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Beet and Mushroom Salad

Beet And Portobello Mushroom Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets
  • 3 portobello mushroom caps
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3½  ounces mozzarella cheese optional
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • ¼  cup fresh parsley leaves
  • ¼  cup toasted walnuts
  • 2 green onions white part only, sliced into thin rounds
  • ¾  cup olive oil
  • ¼  cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½  teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Scrub the beets and place on a large sheet of foil, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and fold the sides up to make a sealed pouch.
  • Wipe off the mushroom caps, place them on another large sheet of foil, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper and fold the sides up to make a sealed pouch. Place both pouches in the oven.
  • Bake the mushrooms for approximately 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Bake the beets for approximately 45 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the vinegar, mustard and olive oil and set aside.
  • When the beets and mushrooms are fully cooked, remove from the oven. Slice the mushrooms into strips. With a knife, remove the tops of the beets, slide the skins off with your hands.
  • Slice the beets and toss with the warm mushrooms and cheese, cover with foil so they stay warm until you serve them.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the spinach, walnuts, onion, parsley and dressing.
  • Divide the salad onto 4 plates and top with the beet and mushroom mixture.