Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; dried oregano, crushed (a pinch); coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardons; 12 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 lb fresh spinach, coarse stems removed; 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced; 2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
dried oregano, crushed (a pinch)
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into lardons
12 red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb fresh spinach, coarse stems removed
12 large white button mushrooms, sliced
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Make the dressing: combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper, and oregano in a small jar; shake to blend.
2
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Make the salad: line a plate with paper towels; heat a large skillet over moderate heat.
4
Add in the bacon; cook until crisp and brown, 5-7 minutes.
5
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to plate; set aside.
6
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet.
7
Add in red onion; cook until tender, about 2 minutes; set aside.
8
To assemble the salad, place the spinach in a large bowl; add the reserved bacon and onion, mushrooms, and eggs.
9
Drizzle over a little of the salad dressing; toss to coat, adding more if needed.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

805

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama's Spinach Salad With Mushrooms

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Variations & substitutions

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