Mediterranean Mussel Salad

Number of Servings: 5
Source: Mussel Industry Council
Preparation Time: 10mins
Cooking Time: 5mins

Ingredients

• 5 cup baby spinach, chiffonade (leaves sliced finely into long strips)
• 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 tsp natural honey
• 1 cup cooked fresh blue cultured mussels, shucked and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice and zest
• 1⁄4 cup cucumbers, finely diced
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup red and yellow peppers, finely diced
• 3 tbsp kalamata or black olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 2 tsp fresh whole grain mustard
• 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled (for garnish)
• salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Base of Salad - Method:

1. Combine the spinach and tarragon in a large bowl.
2. Lightly toss spinach and tarragon with the olive oil (1/4 cup oil blended with the honey). Season with salt and pepper and set aside in the refrigerator.

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