Grilled Portobello Spinach Salad

  Salads

Grilled portobellos add a healthy heartiness to this meatless main-dish salad.

Grilled Portobello Spinach Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the mushrooms; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • 2. Drain mushrooms and discard marinade. Transfer mushrooms to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onion, almonds and grilled mushrooms. Drizzle with reserved marinade; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 129 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

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