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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. Ingredients:
1 pound white button mushrooms, halved or quartered |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
1/2 cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn |
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted |
4 leaves boston lettuce |
dressing |
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice |
1 large garlic clove, crushed |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
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.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss into mushroom mixture.
3. Place lettuce on 4 salad plates and spoon mushroom mixture on top.
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