WARM QUINOA, SPINACH, AND SHIITAKE SALAD

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Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad image

Categories     Salad     Broil     Quinoa     Spinach     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
2 pounds fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved
1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 pound baby spinach
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler; set a rack 4 inches from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • On a large rimmed broiler-proof baking sheet, toss the mushrooms with half the dressing (reserve the rest); broil, tossing occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl; add the hot mushrooms, quinoa, and reserved dressing. Toss to combine (the spinach will wilt slightly). Top with the crumbled feta, and serve immediately.
  • cleaning shiitakes
  • Do not soak shiitakes in water, because they will become spongy. Instead, wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel after trimming away the stems.

Saloma Fuliese
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad.


Adeniran Gideon
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


TANYA Bass
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


SB BIMAN BASU
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch. I love the combination of quinoa, spinach, and shiitake mushrooms.


Rauf Khan11
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Anel Saal
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This salad was surprisingly good! I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but the dressing and the other ingredients really made it shine.


Tariq Mayo
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's minimal cleanup.


Frehewet Fre
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This quinoa salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The shiitake mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor, and the spinach and tomatoes added a pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.