Eat Well Recipe: Warm Spinach & Mushroom Salad [Lunch]
Earthy, savoury, and incredibly satisfying, this salad proves that "warm" and "salad" belong in the same sentence. It’s a nutrient-dense powerhouse that’s remarkably kind to your blood sugar. Warm Spinach & Mushroom Salad Ingredients 5 oz Fresh baby spinach 2 cups Cremini or Shiitake mushrooms , sliced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup Toasted walnuts (for crunch) Salt & Pepper to taste Method Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and tender (about 5–7 minutes). Aromatics: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. The Dressing: Whisk the balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard directly into the skillet with the mushrooms to create a warm vinaigrette. Wilt: Place the raw spinach in a large bowl. Pour the hot mushroom mixture over the top and toss gently until the spinach is just slightly wilted. Garnish: Top ...