Potato, Mushroom & Green Leaf Salad

A quick and easy recipe which will make people think differently about the way they eat and focuses on one or more of the following:

Achieving ‘five a day’; Using seasonal local ingredients; Trying something ordinarily not considered; Low in calories; Low in fat; High in energy; Substituting something which is ordinarily high calorie/fat with something healthier.

Good for:

Helps contribute to your 5 a day. Great as a side dish with grilled chicken or steak

Cooking time:

25 minutes

Portions:

3 

Cost per person:

£1 

Ingredients:

450g (1lb) small potatoes, scrubbed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
225g (8oz) mushrooms sliced
2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 spring onion or small onion, sliced
mixed leaf salad or lettuce 

Method:

Boil potatoes whole until cooked, about 20 minutes.

Drain and half potatoes and allow to cool slightly.

Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan and sauté the garlic and mushrooms over a high heat for about 5 - 6 minutes, until golden.

Add the potatoes, balsamic vinegar, spring onion or onion to your green leaves or lettuce and toss together.
 

Supplied by:
Mary Dawe
Community Worker, Eatsome, Health Promotion

www.eatsomegoodfood.org