Mean Chef's Wilted Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Salad

Experience the perfect balance of earthy, tangy, and savory flavors with Mean Chef's Wilted Spinach and Portobello Mushroom Salad. This warm salad combines tender sautéed portobello mushrooms, wilted spinach, and a touch of garlic and red onion, all lightly coated in a balsamic vinaigrette. The optional additions of crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts elevate the dish with creamy and nutty notes, making it both hearty and irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal as a light vegetarian main or an elegant side dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a comforting, wholesome meal, this recipe will become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 large Portobello mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 medium Garlic cloves
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups Feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Set aside.

Step 2

Clean the portobello mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel. Remove the stems and slice the caps into thin strips.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced portobello mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and browned. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and sauté the minced garlic and sliced red onion for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

Step 7

Add the spinach to the skillet, tossing gently to coat it with the garlic, onion, and oil mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach begins to wilt.

Step 8

Return the sautéed mushrooms to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to ensure an even coating.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the wilted spinach and mushroom mixture to a serving dish.

Step 10

If desired, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts for added flavor and texture.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(590.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	819.9

Total Fat 68.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 1991.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0.7IU	0%
Calcium 475.8mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2078.2mg	0%

*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: 72.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 16.3%