Sautéed Mushroom & Spinach Power Salad

Sautéed Mushroom & Spinach Power Salad

Serves 2 (big bowls) or 3–4 as a side

🥬 Ingredients

Salad base

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 200 g (7 oz) mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced

• 3–4 eggs

For sautéing mushrooms

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

Dressing (simple & clean)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)

• ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional but great)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ons (highly recommended)

• Parmesan shavings or feta

• Toasted nuts or seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds)

• Chili flakes

• Avocado slices

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🍳 Step 1: Cook the Eggs (Jammy Perfection)

1. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.

2. Lower eggs in carefully.

3. Cook:

   • 6½–7 minutes for jammy yolks (like the photo)

   • 9–10 minutes for fully set yolks

4. Transfer immediately to ice water for 5 minutes.

5. Peel and slice in halves.

💡 Tip: Older eggs peel easier.

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🍄 Step 2: Sauté the Mushrooms

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add mushrooms in a single layer (don’t crowd).

3. Let them brown without stirring for 2–3 minutes.

4. Stir, add garlic, salt, and pepper.

5. Cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.

6. Remove from heat.

🔥 Browning = flavor. Resist the urge to stir early.

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🥬 Step 3: Assemble the Salad

1. Add spinach to a large bowl.

2. While mushrooms are still warm, spoon them over the spinach—this gently wilts the leaves.

3. Add cherry tomatoes.

4. Place egg halves on top.

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🥄 Step 4: Make the Dressing

1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon (if using), salt, and pepper.

2. Taste and adjust—bright but balanced is the goal.

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✨ Step 5: Finish & Serve

• Drizzle dressing over salad.

• Crack extra black pepper over the eggs.

• Add cheese, nuts, or chili flakes if using.

• Serve immediately.

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🌟 Pro Tips

• Warm mushrooms + cool spinach = perfect texture contrast

• Add a slice of crusty bread to turn this into a full meal

• Want protein boost? Add grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas

• For keto/low-carb: this salad is already 🔥