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Arugula Mushroom Salad with Walnuts

Jani H. Leuschel
A perky, peppery green salad is tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette with sautéed mushrooms and walnuts, offering a delicious health boost with the power of leafy greens, fiber, and healthy fats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine ------
Servings 4
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin, divided use
  • 1 clove garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic granules
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, shiitake or white button, cleaned and sliced
  • teaspoon salt, Kosher, divided use
  • 5 cups arugula, a generous 3 ounces
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided use

Instructions
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  • Wash hands thoroughly, lathering with soap, and rinsing with running water.
  • Toast the walnuts in a 375°F oven or dry sauté pan until lightly browned. Set aside, and chop when they are cool.
    ¼ cup walnuts
  • Heat a Tablespoon of oil in a medium sauté pan. Add sliced mushrooms, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook until softened and toss in the minced garlic, or sprinkle with garlic granules.
    Continue to cook for 9 to 12 minutes, until they have softened and released water.
    8 ounces sliced mushrooms
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    1 clove garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic granules
  • Whisk together the remaining oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or shake the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid until emulsified.
    2 Tablespoons olive oil
    2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    1 teaspoon honey
    ⅛ teaspoon salt
    ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or less)
  • Measure out five cups of arugula (about 3 ounces, or slightly more than half a five-ounce tub) into a medium to large bowl.
    3 ounces of arugula
  • Add cooked mushrooms to the arugula. Pour dressing over greens and mushrooms. Toss everything together until lightly coated. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 595IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Arugula Mushroom Salad with Walnuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
230
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
595
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
52
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, bone-friendly
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