Melting Pot Mushroom Salad Food

MELTING POT'S GREEN GODDESS DIP

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe container, microwave cream cheese and milk for 2 to 4 minutes, whisking after each minute, until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth.
• Stir in sour cream, onion, parsley and chives. Refrigerate until cold.

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.

MUSHROOM SALAD IN GARLIC AND PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the mushrooms in a medium glass bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss gently. Allow to sit at least 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are wilted and impregnated with sauce. Check for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary.;
• Place shallot, garlic, parsley, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bottom of a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine, then whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Alternately, place all ingredients in a clean 8-ounce jar. Cover and shake vigorously.

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:

• 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.

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.

MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the mushrooms in a large pot. Add the butter, parsley, and then squeeze the lemon juice into the pan and drop the lemon halves in the pot.
• 2. Pour in the wine, vinegar and olive oil. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove the mushrooms with slotted spoon and let cool. Remove the lemon halves and discard.
• 3. Stir the brown sugar into the pan dripping and bring to a boil. Reduce to a sticky syrupy sauce. About 5 minutes.
• 4. Once the mushrooms have cooled slice into pieces. Stir the sauce into the mushrooms and serve over Romaine lettuce and garnish with microgreens.

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.