Spinach Mushroom Salad With Tarragon Dressing

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This dressing is a little rich, so I suggest to serve this salad as a main meal only, you can add in some cooked chicken breast, shrimp or sliced hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle with bacon bits. This salad is better than any you will get at a restaurant, if you are a salad lover, you will love this! To make things easier purchase a package of fresh ready-to-use spinach."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb fresh spinach leaves (washed and spun dry, stems discarded)
• 1⁄2 lb fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• parmesan cheese
• crouton (optional)

• DRESSING

• 2 hard-boiled eggs (yolks mashed and whites finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons tarragon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallots, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• salt and pepper

directions

1. For the dressing, in a blender or food processor blend the yolks, vinegar, Dijon and olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
2. Stir in the finely chopped egg whites, shallots and finely chopped tarragon leaves; mix to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the spinach leaves on a platter.
5. Top with onion slices and sliced mushrooms.
6. Spoon the prepared dressing over salad.
7. Sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese.