Spinach and Mushroom Salad
(Spinaci In Insalata Con Champignon)
Ingredients:
Juice of 1 lemon, strained
5 oz (150 grams) button mushrooms
1 lettuce, trimmed
11 oz (300 grams) baby spinach leaves, coarse stalks removed
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt
Directions:
Half fill a bowl with water and add half the lemon juice.
Thinly slice the mushrooms and add to the acidulated water.
Tear the lettuce leaves into pieces and put them in a salad bowl with the spinach leaves.
Drain the mushrooms and add to the bowl.
Whisk together a generous pinch of salt, the olive oil, mustard and the remaining lemon juice in a bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently and serve. Serves 4.