Enhanced Mushroom and Walnut Salad

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Mixed mushrooms

8 ounces, sliced (e.g., cremini, shiitake, or button mushrooms)

Baby spinach

4 cups, packed

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Red onion

1/4, thinly sliced

Walnuts

1/2 cup, roughly chopped

Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup, freshly grated

Balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup

Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon

Honey

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced mixed mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and let them cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped walnuts.
5. Add the cooked mushrooms to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients together.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
7. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
8. Sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.