WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH SMOKED MUSHROOMS

Warm Spinach Salad with Smoked Mushrooms image

Provided by Patrick Johnson

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
1 1/2 Tbsp shallots, minced
2 tsp creole mustard
1 tsp honey
1 1/2 Tbsp champagne vinegar
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
FOR THE SALAD
1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms
5 c baby spinach
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz manchego cheese
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small nonreactive bowl combine the shallots, mustard and honey and whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil in steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified.
2. To smoke the mushrooms, prepare smoker. Trim mushroom stems and lightly wipe caps clean. Smoke mushrooms until tender, 10-12 minutes.
3. In a large nonreactive bowl, combine greens, mushrooms and red onion. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. In a small nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat, warm dressing being careful not to let it boil.
5. When dressing is warm to touch, pour it over greens and toss.
6. Divide between 4 warmed salad plates and shave cheese on top using vegetable peeler.