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Warm Spinach Salad with Mushrooms




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 1






List of Ingredients



• 1 shallot,minced
  
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  
• 12 ozs. baby spinach(10-12 cups)
  
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil,divided
  
• 1/4 cup walnuts,roughly chopped
  
• 8 ozs. white mushrooms,sliced
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Combine shallot,vinegar,and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Place spinach in a large mixing bowl.
   
2. Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over med. heat. Add walnuts and cook,stirring frequently,until lightly browned,about 3 min. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and add to spinach.
   
3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook over med. heat until softened and lightly browned,3-5 min. Transfer mushrooms and warm oil to bowl with spinach,making sure to use all of the oil. Add shallot mixture and remaining oil;gently toss to cimbine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
   
4. Makes 4(2-cup)servings