Spinach, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Jack Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp | Olive Oil
• 8 oz | Fresh button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• to taste | Salt and Pepper
• 6 c | Fresh spinach
• 1 c, cubed | Caramelized Onion Jack Cheese
• 2 stalks | Celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c | Flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 c | Chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/3 c | Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp | Cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp | Delicatessen Style Mustard
• 1 tbsp | Fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 | Garlic clove, minced

Method

1. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
2. Combine the spinach, cheese, celery, parsley and walnuts in a large bowl.
3. Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Divide salad mixture among serving bowls, top with mushrooms, and drizzle each with vinaigrette.