Sautéed Mushroom Spinach Salad

Ingredients

The Salad

• 1
  
  tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1/2
  
  medium red onion, sliced
  
• 2
  
  cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1
  
  pint crimini mushrooms, sliced
  
• 1/4
  
  cup dry red wine
  
• 
  
  salt + pepper to taste
  
• 2
  
  cups baby spinach
  
• 2
  
  tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  

Gwyneth Paltrow's Standby Vinaigrette

• 2
  
  teaspoons dijon mustard
  
• 2
  
  teaspoons real Vermont maple syrup
  
• 1/4
  
  cup red wine vinegar
  
• 1/2
  
  cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 
  
  salt + pepper to taste
  

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, mushrooms, red wine and salt and pepper and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Mix the dressing by whisking together the mustard, maple syrup, and red wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil and mix thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, add the spinach, mushroom and onion mixture and parmesan cheese. Drizzle the salad dressing (start with about half and add more to meet your liking) and toss to combine. Save the extra dressing for later. Eat that salad. Lick the plate. Drink some wine. Bask in the glory of it all.