Fresh Portabello Mushroom, Tomato, and Spinach Salad:

If you're looking for something that's healthy and can be thrown together in a matter of minutes, here's you recipe!

The garlic and scallions lend a lot of flavor to the already delicious portabello mushrooms, and the tomatoes add a nice touch of acidity and color. The white balsamic vinaigrette also compliments the salad, and don't forget about the spinach, which adds to the overall nutrition of the dish.

I hope that you're all having a wonderful weekend. My life hasn't been all that exciting lately, but I did go house hunting today (to rent a place, not ready to buy anything just yet)....and now I've fallen in love with this cute and itty, bitty house, with a teeny, tiny kitchen. Not sure how my roommate and I will get all of our stuff in there, but of course, love always finds a way, so..........if it's meant to be, we will make it work. :) I'm crossing my fingers for now.........

I'll keep you posted.

Ingredients:

2 portabello mushrooms, sliced

1 large tomato, sliced

2 scallions, sliced

3 gloves garlic, chopped

2 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. lemon juice

Dash of sea salt

Dash of cayenne pepper

2 cups spinach (or more)

For the dressing:

4 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. agave nectar (or more, to taste)

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/4 tsp. basil

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

A few drops of lemon juice

Serves 2.

Total Cook Time: 15 minutes or so.

Instructions:

1. Add the olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and scallions to a large skillet. Season with the salt and cayenne, and then cook on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

2. Add the mushrooms and the lemon juice. Cook on medium-high heat for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and a little charred.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk the white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, oregano, basil, sea salt, garlic powder, and lemon juice together until the dressing is well-combined.

4. In a medium bowl, toss the spinach in the dressing to coat. Top each salad with the mushroom and tomato mixture, and add any extra dressing as desired.