Roasted Mushroom Salad

Don't expect conventional nutrients from mushrooms, but they have hidden anti-cancer activity and may stimulate immune function, research finds. Add red pepper's vitamin C, olive oil's good fat, and the antioxidants in basil and garlic for a very healthful salad.

• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• ¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1 pound white button mushrooms, halved or quartered
• ½ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn
• 4 leaves Boston lettuce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss mushrooms in 1 Tb. olive oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Spread on large baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Drain off liquid. Cool slightly. In a bowl, combine mushrooms, red pepper, basil or mint, and pine nuts.

Step 2

Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss into mushroom mixture.

Step 3

Place lettuce on 4 salad plates and spoon mushroom mixture on top.