Portobello Spinach Salad Food

PORTABELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• MUSHROOMS: Cut stems off mushrooms& reserve for another use (soup?) or discard.
• Using a spoon, carefully scrape gills off mushroom caps& discard; brush top of caps.
• Brush small roasting pan with some of the oil& sprinkle with half the salt.
• Place mushrooms in pan, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with remaining salt& pepper.
• Place 2 or 3 slices of garlic& 2 sprigs of thyme on each mushroom.
• Roast in preheated 450F oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool; discard garlic& thyme.
• This may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• VINAIGRETTE: Whisk vinegar with mustard.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until emulsified.
• Whisk in seasonings.
• This can be made ahead& refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• ASSEMBLY: Toss spinach& arugula with vinaigrette in a large bowl.
• Divide among 4 dinner plates, top with mushrooms, proscuitto& cheese.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS STACKED WITH FRESH SPINACH AND SHAVED MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Brush mushroom caps on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, cap side down, until slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the mushrooms over and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes longer.
• Stack the ingredients on each of 4 salad plates starting with a mushroom cap, a slice of cheese, some spinach, and a drizzle of Sherry Vinaigrette. Add another mushroom cap, more vinaigrette, spinach, and another slice of cheese. Place a third mushroom cap on top and finish by drizzling with additional vinaigrette and garnishing with chopped chives, if desired.
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Heat balsamic and soy in a skillet and allow mushrooms to poach while the sauce reduces. Remove from heat and let cool. In a mixing bowl toss with onion, spinach and tomatoes. Serve chilled, family style, garnishing with fresh dill.

SPINACH, FENNEL AND PORTOBELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. With a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, shave 12 very thin strips from the cheese. Transfer shavings to a plate, cover with plastic wrap; set aside. Finely grate a portion of remaining cheese to equal 2/3 cup.
• To make the vinaigrette, combine the garlic, vinegar, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil. Whisk in the grated cheese.
• Lay mushrooms on a baking sheet gill-side down and brush with 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette. Roast in oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until mushrooms are very tender.
• Meanwhile, using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, shave the fennel into paper-thin slices. Arrange slices around the edge of a large platter; drizzle with half of the remaining vinaigrette. Add the spinach to bowl with the rest of the vinaigrette and toss. Pile the spinach in the center of platter. While the mushrooms are still warm, slice them thinly on the bias. Arrange on top of the spinach, garnish with cheese shavings and serve immediately.

WARM PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a medium pan over high heat and add oil. Reduce heat to medium, add sliced mushrooms and vinegar and let them cook fully on one side for about 5 minutes, then flip. When mushrooms are nearly done, add walnuts, toss once and remove from heat. (If you overcook the walnuts, they will taste bitter.).
• Divide spinach between two plates and top with mushroom and walnut mixture. add salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: for a little extra protein, you can add sauteed shrimp or tofu.

CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
• Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Wash and stem spinach and mushrooms.
• Slice mushrooms including stems.
• Mince garlic (smash each clove before mincing for optimal flavor).
• Heat pan with olive oil; add garlic and saute one minute; add mushrooms and saute for a few minutes.
• Add spinach in batches, so pan doesn't get too crowded (spinach will quickly wilt).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add parsley.
• Add white wine and stir ingredients one final time.
• Serve hot.

CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place mushroom caps, gill-side up, on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with seasoning salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, olives, chives, garlic, Italian seasoning and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
• Place marinara sauce in a small bowl, cover and microwave on High until hot, 30 to 90 seconds depending on your microwave.
• When the mushrooms are tender, carefully pour out any liquid accumulated in the caps. Return the caps to the pan gill-side up. Spread 1-2 tablespoon marinara into each cap; cover the remaining sauce to keep warm.
• Mound a generous 1/4 - 1/3 cup ricotta filling into each cap (depending on the size) and sprinkle with the mozarella cheese.
• Return stuffed mushrooms to the top rack of the oven and BROIL on high for 3-5 minutes until top is browned. Remove from oven and let stand for 3-5 minutes prior to serving. Serve with the remaining marinara sauce.