Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad
Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad
Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavor of beech mushrooms with the creamy texture of avocado.
This salad is a perfect choice for a quick and healthy lunch or a refreshing side dish.
For the Salad:
1 cup beech mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or your choice)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad
Country of Origin
American
Type
Side Salad
Culinary Skill Level
Easy
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Recipe inspired by and courtesy of The Mushroom Lady
For the Salad:
1 cup beech mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or your choice)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad
Country of Origin
American
Type
Side Salad
Culinary Skill Level
Easy
Share this mushroom-based recipe!
Recipe inspired by and courtesy of The Mushroom Lady
Step 1: Sauté the Beech Mushrooms
In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2: Sauté
Add the beech mushrooms to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are tender and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Step 3: Prepare the Salad Greens
In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
Top the salad with sliced avocado and the sautéed beech mushrooms.
If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds over the salad.
Step 5: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 6: Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serve:
Divide the Beech Mushroom and Avocado Salad among serving plates.
Enjoy:
Serve immediately and enjoy this light and flavorful salad that showcases the natural goodness of beech mushrooms and creamy avocado.
The Mushroom Lady Tip:
You can add your favorite protein to turn this into a main dish.
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website. On the Benefits Page you can see every '*' is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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