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Spinach and Mushroom Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette

Christopher Robin and Piglet, Steve Young and Jerry Rice, Bess and Harry Truman. We’re talking compatible, and the combination of spinach and mushrooms is no exception. You can bulk it up with croutons or finely diced cooked potatoes, make a main course meal by adding cooked chicken breast or shrimp, or sweeten it with orange or grapefruit slices. Anyway you serve it, this pairing is instantly refreshing and nutrition-loaded spinach is much healthier than plain lettuce.

Dressing:

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons Champaign mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon minced green onion

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Salt and pepper to taste

Quick Tip

To make this combo really easy on yourself, buy prewashed baby spinach leaves and mushrooms, then slice the mushrooms in your food processor (which you should keep on your counter to lighten every cooking load). Then you have no excuse for using bottled dressing over the far superior homemade recipe.

Salad:

1 pound baby spinach leaves
1 pound mushrooms, sliced

Peel the garlic clove and place it on a toothpick. Crush slightly and place it in a covered jar.

Add remaining dressing ingredients and shake until well mixed. Allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. Remove garlic clove before tossing on.

Place the spinach and mushrooms in a salad bowl and toss with the dressing.

(Serves 4)

Healthy Pantry

Having spent many dollars testing reduced-fat salad dressings and tossing every bottle into the trash heap, I am on a campaign to outlaw the stuff. I confess that I am not a fan of any commercial dressing, but the “healthy” versions are particularly insulting to the palate. You don’t have to be a brainiac to put a little vinegar and juice in a jar, maybe some mustard, shake well and pour over greens. What’s easier? Fixing cereal, maybe? Make enough of your favorite blend for a week’s worth of salads and it will be as accessible as the supermarket stuff, but far better and much cheaper.

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