Bacon Marinated Mushroom Salad Food

MUSHROOM BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and line a third baking sheet or pan with paper towels. Brush each parchment-lined baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the mushroom slices in a single layer, very close together, on the parchment and brush lightly with the remaining vegetable oil.
• Bake the mushrooms until slightly softened and brown, 25 to 30 minutes, then flip the mushrooms over, rotate the pans in the oven and bake until the mushrooms are well-browned and the edges are crispy, another 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to the paper-towel lined baking sheet to dry for a few minutes. (Leave the oven on.)
• In a large bowl, whisk together the molasses, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika. Carefully toss the baked mushrooms in the marinade until evenly coated. Place half the marinated mushroom strips in a single layer (it's ok of they overlap) into a large metal steamer basket or colander that fits snugly into a large, heavy metal pot.
• Prepare a stovetop smoker: Line the bottom of a large, heavy metal pot with foil. Place two large handfuls of applewood chips in the bottom of the pot. Place the pot over medium heat and use a lighter to light a few of the wood chips. Once the chips are smoking, place the mushroom-filled steamer basket or colander inside the pot, then place a tight-fitting lid on top. Allow the mushrooms to smoke for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong of a smoky flavor you want. Repeat with the second batch.
• After the mushrooms are smoked, return them to the baking sheets in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper and return to the oven until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a low oven before serving.

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.

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.

MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large serving bowl! Keep refrigerated until ready to eat!

MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the lemon juice, salt, garlic, pepper, basil, and oregano. Gradually add 3/4 cup of the olive oil, whisking constantly.
• In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms and marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Let come to room temperature before serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Skewer the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the skewers with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and olive oil. Place on the grill and grill just until the skins begin to char, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skewers.
• Compose salad of lettuce, mushrooms, Bocconcini, salami, and grilled cherry tomatoes.

BACON AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.

ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Snap woody end from asparagus spears, and cut in half on the diagonal. Blanch in boiling water for one minute. Drain, and plunge into cold water. Set aside.
• Place mustard, citrus juice, zest, garlic, pepper and honey in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low, adding mushrooms, and toss. Cool, take off heat.
• Remove mushrooms from sauce with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Return the sauce to heat, bring to boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until reduce and syrupy. Cool slightly.
• To serve, toss the mushrooms, spinach leaves, red pepper, red onion, and asparagus. Plate this salad mix, and drizzle with the citrus sauce.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut in wedges.
• Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet, stir in sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Keep warm.
• Wash and remove stems from spinach, dry thoroughly and break into pieces in salad bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated.
• Top salad with mushrooms and bacon, garnish with egg.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by wiping off with a damp kitchen towel or paper towels and then slice them
• Marinate the mushrooms in the oil and vinegar (or dressing) for one hour or until you are ready to serve the salad. If they are going to marinate for longer than an hour, I reserve some of the dressing back to toss with the spinach just before serving (mushrooms tend to soak up the dressing).
• To serve, toss the ingredients in a salad bowl and serve on salad plates.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place mushrooms in a large bowl with onion. Pour balsamic mixture over top; stir gently until well coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 6 to 8 hours, stirring once or twice during that time.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.

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.

MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil.
• Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain; cool.
• Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley, and olives.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake or mix well.
• Pour over salad.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.