Zesty Mushroom Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshingly vibrant Zesty Mushroom Salad! Packed with earthy cremini mushrooms, crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The tangy lemon-Dijon dressing, lightly sweetened with a touch of honey, brings a burst of zest that complements the fresh ingredients beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet gourmet salad is a wonderful choice for a light lunch, a side dish, or a quick and healthy dinner. Perfect for vegetarians and salad lovers alike, this recipe is a delicious way to incorporate fresh, wholesome ingredients into your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Cremini mushrooms
• 100 grams Baby spinach leaves
• 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cremini mushrooms thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice them thinly and set aside.

Step 2

Wash the baby spinach leaves and gently pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. For a milder flavor, you can rinse the slices under cold water.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk the ingredients together until emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty mushroom salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	663.2 grams (663.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	556

Total Fat 44.70g	57%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1406mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 33.30g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 18.60g
Protein 11.90g	24%

Vitamin D 18IU	88%
Calcium 199mg	15%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 2244mg	48%

*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: 69.0%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 22.8%