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Mushroom Salad
Serves 4
10 mins
150 Kcal
A good mushroom salad recipe can be an excellent accompaniment to any meal. The earthy flavours of the fresh mushrooms blended with mixed crisp vegetables will make for an easy, healthy, and satisfying dish. To prepare this simple mushroom salad recipe, first choose some delicate, firm mushrooms like button mushrooms, but cremini or portobello work so much better for more depth of flavour. Slice the mushrooms thinly and set them aside. You can chop up all your vegetables. Let's have a mix of arugula, spinach, and baby greens. These will give you a nice texture and colour profile. Add thinly sliced red onions, cucumber, and a handful of cherry tomatoes for crunch. You may sprinkle in a few nuts, be it walnuts or almonds, to give some texture to the salad. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey or maple syrup to balance the acidity. Season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle over your salad ingredients and gently toss to coat. Here is a recipe for mushroom salad as a light lunch or refreshing side dish, with earthy flavours from the mushrooms and zesty dressing that will want more from your taste buds. It is nice and fresh whether you eat it immediately or allow it to chill in the fridge for a little while before making this salad.
Ingredients required for Mushroom Salad
- 800 gms mushroom
- 1 onion
- 1 bell peppers
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves
- 3/4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 chilli
- 1/3 black pepper
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Parsley
Cooking steps for Mushroom Salad
- 1Let's explore the recipe of the unconventional mushroom salad.
- 2Start with fresh mushrooms (button mushrooms are perfect for this). Rinse them well, slice them thin, and toss them into a big mixing bowl.
- 3Add a small chopped onion and a small chopped bell pepper for some crunch and color. If you like a little heat, finely chop a quarter of a chili and throw it in there.
- 4Now, let's whip up the dressing.
- 5In a small bowl, mix together 1 Tbsp coriander, ¾ Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp vinegar, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. Add 1 Tsp paprika for that smoky vibe and 1 Tsp sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.
- 6Mince 4 cloves of garlic and stir them in, along with ⅓ Tsp black pepper and 1 Tsp salt. Finish with 4 Tbsp of olive oil (or sesame oil for extra nuttiness) and whisk until it's smooth and combined.
- 7Pour the dressing over the mushroom mix and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- 8Let the salad sit for 15-20 minutes to soak up all that flavor and let the mushrooms release a bit of their moisture—it only gets better with time. Just before serving, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top for a pop of color and herbal freshness.
- 9This mushroom salad is so versatile. Serve it as a side with grilled meats, pile it onto toast, or eat it straight out of the bowl because it's just that good. It's got all the texture, flavor, and zing you need in a light, healthy dish, whether you're at a barbecue, picnic, or just having a chill night in.