Mushroom Sesame Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Mushroom Sesame Salad, a vibrant medley of earthy mushrooms, nutty sesame seeds, and crisp mixed greens dressed with a zesty soy-sesame vinaigrette. Tender slices of sautéed button, shiitake, or cremini mushrooms take center stage, paired with the bright flavors of rice vinegar, garlic, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist). Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, while thinly sliced green onions provide a refreshing burst of flavor. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a healthy side dish or a light main course. Packed with umami and wholesome ingredients, the Mushroom Sesame Salad is a must-try for any salad enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Mixed mushrooms (button, shiitake, or cremini)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 150 g Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, etc.)
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 tsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 clove Fresh garlic, minced
• 1 stalk Green onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them thinly.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 8-10 minutes until they are tender and lightly golden.

Step 3

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper over the cooked mushrooms and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cooked mushrooms, and sliced green onion. Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	489 grams (489.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	432

Total Fat 34.60g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.30g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1248mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 24.60g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 9.80g
Protein 13.60g	27%

Vitamin D 18IU	88%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1501mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 21.2%