Simple Mushroom Spinach Salad

Name: Simple Mushroom Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup sliced peeled cucumber; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 3/4 to 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup salad croutons

A simple salad like this one is all you need to round out holiday dinners. The unique dressing is delicious with oil, vinegar and soy sauce.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup sliced peeled cucumber
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
3/4 to 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salad croutons

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and mushrooms. In a blender, combine the cucumber, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 105 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spinach and Mushroom Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2006