Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad-Martha Stewart

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 433.0
  • Total Fat: 20.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.3 mg
  • Sodium: 968.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 19.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad-Martha Stewart calories by ingredient


Introduction

The quinoa adds protein as well as a chewy texture to this meatless main dish. The heat of the cooked quinoa and mushrooms helps wilt the spinach; the dressing and feta pulls this warm salad together. The quinoa adds protein as well as a chewy texture to this meatless main dish. The heat of the cooked quinoa and mushrooms helps wilt the spinach; the dressing and feta pulls this warm salad together.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

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

Directions

Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

On a large rimmed broiler-proof baking sheet, toss mushrooms with half the dressing (reserve the rest); broil, tossing occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Place spinach in a large bowl; add hot mushrooms, quinoa, and reserved dressing. Toss to combine (spinach will wilt slightly). Top with crumbled feta, and serve immediately.


Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SRB1953.