Mushroom, Pine Nut, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad

December 27, 2022 Comments Off on Mushroom, Pine Nut, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad
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Mushroom, Pine Nut, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad

Earthy mushrooms full of umami in a sweet and tart sauce with richness from toasted pine nuts, bitterness from baby arugula, and herbal notes from thyme round out the flavors in this salad.  Feel free to swap out the nut here. Pistachio makes an excellent variation. You can also use any vinegar and fresh herb garnish you prefer to vary the flavor profile. Adapted from chef Gabe Kennedy here. I like to serve this for breakfast along with a couple of poached eggs and some shaved Parmesan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: american, arugula, dairy-free, egg-free, mushroom, nightshade-free, pomegranate, salad, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3/4 pound maitake mushrooms (hen of the woods) torn into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 pound honjimeii mushrooms
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice or balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon stevia glycerite or more to taste, or 2 tablespoons allulose
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 lemon
  • 6 cups arugula
  • 1/2 tablespoon flavored oil of choice I like pistachio
  • fresh herbs for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan over high heat. When hot, add the oil and the mushrooms. Let stand for 1-2 minutes, or until starting to brown and then stir. Add the thyme and stir, cooking another 2 minutes or so. Transfer to a bowl and then set aside.
  • Add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the pomegranate or balsamic and sweetener. Cook until reduced and slightly thick, about 5-8 minutes. Add back the mushrooms and pine nuts and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Toss together the mushrooms and arugula and serve immediately with the flavored oil drizzled over top.
Nutrition Facts
Mushroom, Pine Nut, Pomegranate, and Arugula Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
101
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
391
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
485
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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