February 14th, 2009 by Richard Julien
Warm Spinach and Strawberry salad with balsamic
Ingredients:
1 medium Red onion, sliced
1 clove Garlic, crushed
2 tbsp 30 ml Honey, divided
1 pkg mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp 30 ml grainy Dijon
½ cup 125 ml aged balsamic vinegar, divided
1 bag 284 g baby spinach
1 cup 250 ml Strawberries, sliced
20 Tomatoes, grape, sliced
1 tbsp 15 ml Extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp 2 ml Pepper, black
Directions
- 1. In a pan on high heat, sauté onions and garlic until browning occurs. Add 1 tbsp of honey.
- 2. In another pan, sauté mushrooms for 5-6 minutes. Add mustard, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, rest of honey and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to reduce.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine spinach with strawberries, tomatoes, oil, pepper and remaining balsamic vinegar. Toss well.
- 4. Once mushrooms, onions and garlic are sautéed, place on top of salad greens, toss and serve immediately.