What You Need:

3 T of olive oil, divided
2 C of Portobello mushrooms, sliced
1/2 t crushed red pepper
3 C mixed greens, torn
1 C of mozzarella cheese, cubed
3 T of balsamic vinegar

How to Make It:

Pour 1 T of the oil into a skillet placed over medium heat.
Stir in the mushrooms and peppers and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Place the greens into a salad bowl.
Top with the mushrooms and peppers.
Sprinkle with the cheese and toss to blend all the ingredients well.
Whisk the remaining oil and the vinegar together well.
Pour over the salad and toss again to coat.

Makes 4 servings

If you don’t like the taste of balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar may be substituted. Try this salad as a beginner for a steak dinner or better yet as a main course for dinner or lunch.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes
Total Time: approximately 12 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 400; Fat 14g; Saturated Fat 5g; Carbohydrates 20g; Fiber 1g;
Protein 18g; Cholesterol 59 mg; Sodium 1,270 mg