* Exported from MasterCook *

Spinach and Mushroom Salad with Croutons - Salata me Spanak

Recipe By :COOKING FOR FRIENDS
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic-Greek Low Carb 10-20
Salads-Salsas

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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32 ounces spinach -- 1k hearts chopped
400 grams mushrooms -- sliced 12 oz
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 cups vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the croutons-
2 slices bread -- crust removed, cut
into 1 cm cubes
1 garlic clove -- crushed
1/4 cup olive oil

To make croutons, heat the oil slightly, add the garlic and the bread cubes simultaneously, turning constantly until golden brown and crispy. Drain well on absorbent paper. Salt the mushrooms, sprinkle with lemon and leave aside for 1-2 hours. Just before serving, salt the spinach and place on a platter. Drain the mushrooms from the lemon juice and spread over spinach. Mix the mustard powder, vinegar and olive oil and pour over. Sprinkle with croutons and serve.

Notes: 1. Any quantity of spinach and mushrooms can be used. Croutons can be prepared a few hours in advance.





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Per serving: 243 Calories (kcal); 21g Total Fat; (72% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; trace Cholesterol; 143mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : The AUSSIE LC GOURMET
Tony Blakemore Anigma@ozemail.com.au
13.2 carbs, 3.8 fibre,4.9 protein, 21.1 fat Grams Per Serve
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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