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Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Salad

 

A white bowl filled with spinach, mushrooms and red onion.

Sautéed Mushroom and Spinach Salad

A simple yet flavourful salad! Enjoy as a side dish or add your favourite protein to make it a meal!
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 6 cups baby spinach (washed and dried, if needed)
  • 227 grams button or cremini mushrooms, sliced (about 10 large mushrooms)
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.
  • Sauté mushrooms for about 5-7 minutes until browned, adding salt and pepper halfway through cooking.
  • In a large bowl, add spinach leaves. Toss in mushrooms and onion slices.
  • Mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small jar. Shake and drizzle over salad just before serving.
  • Option: Add any extra veggies (beets, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.) you have on hand and sprinkle with feta cheese - delicious!
Keyword spinach, spinach mushroom salad, spinach salad

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