Friday, February 18, 2011

Warm Quinoa, Spinach and Shiitake Salad


Serves 4
From Everyday Food

*1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
*1/3 cup olive oil
*salt and pepper
*2 lbs mushrooms, including shiitake
*1 1/2 cups quinoa
*1 lb. spinach
*8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. On a large baking sheet, toss mushrooms with half the dressing and reserve the rest. Broil, tossing occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender, 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water and 1 1/2 tsp 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.

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