Mushroom and pine nut salad
Discover the perfect balance of flavors with our Mushroom and Pine Nut Salad. This recipe combines toasted pine nuts, earthy mushrooms, fresh mixed greens, and savory grated parmesan cheese, all brought together with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Ready in just minutes, it's an elegant and nutritious addition to any meal.
- 11 Jun 2025
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Welcome to a delightful and nutritious recipe for Mushroom and Pine Nut Salad. This dish combines the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the rich taste of pine nuts, all brought together by a light and tangy dressing. It's perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Place a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pine nuts and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Once toasted, transfer the pine nuts to a plate to cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well emulsified and the dressing is smooth.
- Clean and thinly slice the mushrooms.
- Finely chop the chives.
- Rinse and pat dry the mixed greens if needed.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced mushrooms, toasted pine nuts, and chopped chives.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the salad.
- Give the salad one final gentle toss to incorporate the cheese.
- Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing starter or a light main dish.
Tips:
- Toasting the pine nuts: For an extra layer of flavor, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
- Choosing the mushrooms: You can use a variety of mushrooms for this salad, such as button, cremini, or shiitake. Make sure to clean them thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Making the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard until well combined and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mixing the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, mushrooms, toasted pine nuts, and chives. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serving suggestions: For an extra touch, shave some parmesan cheese over the top just before serving, or serve the salad with a crusty piece of bread.
Congratulations on preparing a delicious and healthy Mushroom and Pine Nut Salad! With its combination of fresh greens, savory mushrooms, nutty pine nuts, and a zesty dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite. Enjoy!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 140 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 270kcal | 14% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 13g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 8g | 2% |
| Fiber 1.28g | 3% |
| Sugar 1.34g | 1% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 36g | 44% |
| Saturated 8g | 26% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 81ug | 9% |
| Choline 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 0.24mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 1.71mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B9 24ug | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 0.41ug | 17% |
| Vitamin C 4.93mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E 2.05mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K 27ug | 23% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 280mg | 21% |
| Copper, Cu 0.37mg | 41% |
| Iron, Fe 1.48mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus, P 330mg | 27% |
| Potassium, K 280mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 16ug | 29% |
| Sodium, Na 570mg | 38% |
| Zinc, Zn 2.75mg | 25% |
| Water | |
| Water 40g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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