Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors and textures with this warm spinach salad featuring the earthy smokiness of mushrooms. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of fresh baby spinach, roasted portobello and shiitake mushrooms, crispy bacon, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Each bite offers a symphony of contrasting textures and a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main course are two additional delectable recipes: a creamy mushroom soup that exudes umami richness and a luscious chocolate mousse that provides a sweet and decadent ending to your meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
To make his Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Good Eats on Food Network even better, Alton Brown tops it with sliced eggs and mushrooms.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
- Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
- Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON-MUSTARD DRESSING
A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I've ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast.
Provided by brightlightz
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place spinach into a large serving bowl, top with hard-cooked eggs, mushrooms, 4 crumbled strips of bacon, Swiss cheese, and almonds.
- Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and 2 crumbled strips of bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper, then cook until hot.
- Pour hot dressing over spinach and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 292.6 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1123.4 mg, Sugar 26 g
WARM SPINACH MUSHROOM SALAD
In addition to being a very tasty side-dish salad, this is one of my favorites to have for lunch. It makes just the right amount for two portions. -Helen Ward O'Key, Torrington, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute onion and garlic powder in butter until onion is tender. Add mushrooms; cover and cook for 1 minute or until tender. Add spinach; sprinkle with salt and vinaigrette. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Serve warm with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
WARM SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Daryl Getman
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Mushroom Appetizer Sauté Quick & Easy Lunch Goat Cheese Bacon Spinach Bon Appétit New York Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add bell pepper to drippings in skillet; sauté 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bell pepper to large bowl. Add mushrooms to same skillet and sauté until tender and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms to bowl with bell pepper and reserve skillet. Add spinach and onion to same bowl.
- Add oil, vinegar, and sugar to reserved skillet; bring to boil, whisking until sugar dissolves. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough warm dressing from skillet to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with goat cheese.
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH SMOKED MUSHROOMS
This is a simple but fairly sophisticated tasting salad. The mushrooms hold up well to the smoke and provide a meaty note of complexity.
Provided by Patrick Johnson
Categories Other Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small nonreactive bowl combine the shallots, mustard and honey and whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil in steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
- 2. To smoke the mushrooms, prepare smoker. Trim mushroom stems and lightly wipe caps clean. Smoke mushrooms until tender, 10-12 minutes.
- 3. In a large nonreactive bowl, combine greens, mushrooms and red onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. In a small nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, warm dressing being careful not to let it boil.
- 5. When dressing is warm to touch, pour it over greens and toss.
- 6. Divide between 4 warmed salad plates and shave cheese on top using vegetable peeler.
WARM MUSHROOM & WILTED SPINACH SALAD
Growing up we used to have a salad like this all the time, and it was about the only way I would eat spinach. Still love this combination. I think this particular recipe originated from the side of a bag of mushrooms. I have tweaked it over the years because I don't like to cook the spinach, I prefer to just toss the hot hot dressing over the spinach, which just wilts it enough without cooking it. I'm always throwing bread loaf ends into the freezer, this is a good recipe to use some of them in. Toss the final salad with cheese if you like. Beware, your house will smell like vinegar!!
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Spinach
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Shred the spinach by hand into a large bowl. Add the sliced onion and red pepper to the spinach.
- Toast the bread and then cut it into crouton style cubes. Alternatively, you could cut into cubes first and toast it in the oven so they get toasty all over. Do whichever time permits. Add to the spinach.
- Warm the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add in the garlic and let it cook for a few minutes, being careful not to burn. Stir in the lemon juice, the oregano, basil and mustard, and finally the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook for about 5-7 minutes and adjust the seasoning, adding in freshly ground pepper and a little sea salt. It should taste like hot salad dressing at this point. If you prefer it tangier, add more lemon juice or a little wine vinegar.
- You should have enough dressing in the pan to fully coat the spinach now, but you can add another tbsp or so of olive oil if you feel like it's not enough. Just make sure it's nice and hot.
- Toss the hot dressing over the spinach. Toss well so that the spinach wilts. Toss in the parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 202.8, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 9.3
WARM SPINACH SALAD
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet and sautee the bacon until the pieces are golden brown. Remove from the heat.
- Mix spinach, mushrooms and onion in a glass or ceramic bowl. (Do not use wood - it will soak up the warm dressing.)
- Toss salad ingredients with the vinegar.
- Reheat the bacon and drippings in the skillet and pour over salad. Toss thoroughly then cover the salad with the overturned skillet for about 30 seconds. Toss again.
- Season with pepper, crumble sieved hard-cooked egg yolk on the salad and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your salad.
- Don't overcook the mushrooms. They should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of a bite to them.
- Use a good quality smoked paprika. This will give the salad a nice smoky flavor.
- Be generous with the Parmesan cheese. It adds a lot of flavor and richness to the salad.
- Serve the salad warm. This will help the flavors meld together and create a delicious, satisfying dish.
Conclusion:
Warm spinach salad with smoked mushrooms is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and the smoky flavor of the mushrooms adds a unique and delicious twist. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this warm spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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