WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND RED ONION

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Warm Spinach Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms and Red Onion image

Spinach is served two ways in this salad: Sauteed with meaty shiitake mushrooms and raw. Red onions pickled in white balsamic vinegar lend brightness, while toasted sesame seeds make an unexpectedly delicious final flourish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds (1 cup)
2 pounds spinach (from 3 large bunches), tough stems removed, thoroughly washed and drained
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved, or sliced if large
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in onion. Let cool completely. If desired, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Drain, reserving onion and 1/3 cup liquid.
  • Place spinach in a large bowl. In a large straight-sided skillet or shallow pot, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown in places, about 15 minutes. Add about one-quarter of spinach and cook just until collapsed, about 1 minute. Immediately spoon mushroom mixture over spinach in bowl; add reserved pickled onion and pickling liquid, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and sesame seeds. Toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

Caitlyn
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


CIRCUIT TREE
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really liked this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.


Carrion Dan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


onu Emmanuel
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I made this salad for a party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Gregory Thomson
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I wasn't sure how I would like warm spinach salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually really good!


Artaj Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bag of spinach in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Monir Islam
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Odai Its me
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


N Muirhead
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Mzi Ndo
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This warm spinach salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The spinach was tender and flavorful, the mushrooms were meaty and savory, and the red onion added a nice crunch. The dressing was light and tangy