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Low-calorie warm salad with lightly sautéed mushrooms, fiber, and potassium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Warm mushroom salad (180 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
104
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
8.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 18% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 90 g | 52 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 81 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 140 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 145 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Sauté sliced mushrooms in a lightly oiled pan until browned and their released liquid has evaporated. Toss them with greens and dressing just before serving, while the mushrooms are still warm. Adding the greens off the heat helps them keep their shape.
Button mushrooms are a reliable choice for warm mushroom salad, while cremini or shiitake give it a deeper, earthier flavor. Use mushrooms of similar size so they cook evenly, and brush or wipe away dirt before slicing.
Cook the mushrooms in a hot pan without crowding them, and wait for their liquid to evaporate before adding anything else. A crowded pan steams the mushrooms instead of browning them. Dress the greens only when you are ready to serve.
A simple vinaigrette with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and black pepper complements warm mushroom salad without covering the mushroom flavor. Add the dressing just before serving; warm mushrooms can soften dressed greens quickly.
You can prepare the components ahead, but keep the mushrooms, greens, and dressing separate until serving. Cook and chill the mushrooms, then warm them gently before tossing with the greens. This prevents the leaves from turning limp while the salad waits.
Store leftover warm mushroom salad in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within 3 days. The greens may wilt as they sit, so the texture is best soon after preparation. Reheat only the mushroom portion if you want it warm again.
Yes, warm mushroom salad can be a light main dish, especially when you add a filling ingredient such as beans, lentils, or a cooked grain. Without those additions, it is often better suited to a side dish alongside bread or another substantial component.
Warm mushroom salad uses cooked mushrooms served while still warm, usually tossed with greens just before eating. A cold mushroom salad is chilled or served at room temperature, so its mushrooms and dressing have time to meld and the greens are not warmed.
Yes, canned mushrooms work in warm mushroom salad. Drain and pat them dry first, then warm them briefly in a hot pan; they are already soft and can break apart if cooked for too long. Fresh mushrooms generally brown more readily.
Add the greens after the mushrooms have been taken off the heat, then toss and serve. This lets the leaves soften slightly without wilting completely. Sturdy greens such as kale can handle more warmth than delicate lettuce.
Vitamins
B5
2.16mg · 43% DV
B3
6.48mg · 41% DV
Biotin
10.8µg · 36% DV
Vitamin K
39.6µg · 33% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.4mg · 44% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
558mg · 16% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 104 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Warm mushroom salad brings lightly sautéed mushrooms together with salad ingredients and is served warm or at room temperature. It has no single place of origin: cooks adapt it to the available greens, herbs and dressing, making it at home or ordering it as a light starter or side in many cuisines.
The mushrooms are tender, gently savoury and earthy, contrasting nicely with crisp leaves and a bright dressing. Enjoy it as a light lunch, or serve it alongside grilled food, grains or beans; it also works well as part of a Mediterranean-style meal. It offers fibre and potassium while remaining relatively low in calories. For a lighter version, use just enough oil to sauté the mushrooms and keep the dressing simple.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.81g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.