ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD

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Don't expect conventional nutrients from mushrooms, but they have hidden anti-cancer activity and may stimulate immune function, research finds. Add red pepper's vitamin C, olive oil's good fat, and the antioxidants in basil and garlic for a very healthful salad.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound white button mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
½ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
4 leaves Boston lettuce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, crushed
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss mushrooms in 1 Tb. olive oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Spread on large baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Drain off liquid. Cool slightly. In a bowl, combine mushrooms, red pepper, basil or mint, and pine nuts.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss into mushroom mixture.
  • Place lettuce on 4 salad plates and spoon mushroom mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 9 mg, Sugar 4 g

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