Arab Mushroom Salad Food

MUJADARA (LENTILS AND RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, combine the garlic, bay leaves, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and about 20 twists of freshly ground black pepper. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, stir in the rice and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a controlled simmer, for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the lentils and let the mixture return to a simmer. Cover again, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender, about 20 to 23 minutes.
• Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. When it's warm enough that a slice of onion sizzles on contact, add the remaining onions. Stir to combine.
• Stir only every 3 minutes or so at first, then more often once the onions at the edges of the pan start browning. If the onions are browning before they have softened, dial down the heat to give them more time. Cook until the onions are deeply caramelized and starting to crisp at the edges, about 20 to 30 minutes. In the meantime, line a large plate or cutting board with a couple paper towels.
• Using a slotted spoon or fish spatula, transfer the onions to the lined plate and spread them evenly across. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over the onions. They'll crisp up as they cool.
• When the lentils and rice are done cooking, drain off any excess water (if there is any) and return the mixture to the pot, off the heat. Lay a kitchen towel across the top of the pot to absorb steam, then cover the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, discard the bay leaves, and smash the garlic cloves against the side of the pan with a fork. Add about 3/4ths of the green onions and cilantro, reserving the rest for garnish. Gently stir and fluff the rice with a fork. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Transfer the rice and lentil mixture to a large serving platter or bowl. Top with the caramelized onions and the remaining green onions and cilantro. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, with yogurt and spicy sauce (optional) on the side.

MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Toss 1 pound thinly sliced button mushrooms with 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons each chopped parsley, dill and chives in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

LEBANESE SPICED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Saute mushrooms, cinnamon, cloves and coriander in oil until tender.
• Toss with remaining ingredients and serve.

COOKED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms until they are soft and mushroom juice has reduced, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook for 1 minute. Stir in dill and parsley.

ARAB MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the dressing ingredients together; cider vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper.
• Add the sliced mushrooms.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Plate baby spinch and lettuce on 4 plates.
• Top with mushrooms.

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge. Don't wash them! Remove and discard the stems and slice the caps 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. In a large saute pan, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until bubbly. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, arrange the arugula on 4 lunch plates (or on a platter) and cover each portion with 2 slices of prosciutto. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the sherry vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce on top of the prosciutto. With a vegetable peeler, make large shavings of Parmesan cheese and place on top of the hot mushrooms. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.

FRESH MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the parsley, vinegar and mustard. Drizzle in the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Shave or slice the mushrooms thinly, then add to the vinaigrette. Toss to combine and allow to marinate for a few minutes before serving.

THREE MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth.
• Slice ends off each stem and cut into thick slices vertically.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Layer mushrooms and room temperature potatoes in a salad bowl.
• Blend mustard powder, red wine vinegar and olive oil together until creamy.
• Pour over the salad and sprinkle with chives, watercress sprigs, toasted sunflower seeds over salad.
• Add dollops of mayonnaise to the completed salad.

MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in oil for 3-4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in the chives, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar., Arrange salad greens on serving plates; top with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with croutons and cheese.

SAVORY MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain; cool. , Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

SIMPLE MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Add the mushrooms, tomatoes and olives; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.