How to Make Warm Mushroom Salad with Pancetta - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the seasons change and the weather starts to cool down, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting salad to satisfy your cravings. And if you're a fan of mushrooms, then you're in for a treat with this Warm Mushroom Salad with Pancetta recipe. Packed with earthy, savory flavors and a hint of smoky pancetta, this salad is the perfect way to enjoy the autumn bounty of mushrooms.

What makes this salad truly special is the combination of fresh, sautéed mushrooms and crispy, salty...

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Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices pancetta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 15 crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 15 kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
  • 2 cups arugula
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the pancetta in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop into small pieces.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the shiitake and crimini mushrooms in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, olives, capers, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar; cook another 8 minutes.
  • Combine the spinach, arugula, bacon pieces, and the mushroom mixture in a large bowl; toss until the spinach and arugula leaves are coated. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad; season with black pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 357mg