Mushroom And Pepper Salad Food

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.

ROASTED PEPPER MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 10 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the peppers, mushrooms, onion and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve on lettuce leaves.

PEPPER-CRUSTED STEAK WITH WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Season the steak on both sides with salt and then coat with the peppercorns. Whisk the vinegar and maple syrup in a large bowl and add the shallot; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the steak and cook, undisturbed, until a crust forms, 4 to 5 minutes per side, plus about 1 minute on each of the long edges. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
• While the steak cooks, heat a second large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and the mushrooms; cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Toss, season with salt and continue cooking until well browned and tender, about 5 more minutes.
• Whisk the mustard into the shallot mixture, then whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the mesclun, parsley and sautéed mushrooms and toss; season with salt.
• Divide the salad among plates and top with the cheese. Slice the steak and add to the plates.

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.

STIR-FRY MUSHROOMS AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil til really hot.
• Stir fry onions (1 minute), then garlic (20 seconds).
• Then add peppers and mushrooms. Stir-fry until it becomes a bit soft, (about 2 minutes).
• Add the wine and soy sauce and continue to stir for 2 minutes.
• When done, remove from heat and add the sesame sauce mixing it all together, and serve.

MUSHROOM & PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Slice mushrooms, seed red and green peppers, chop finely then chop shallots.
• Combine parsley, French dressing, salt and pepper, mix well, add vegetables and toss well.

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.

MUSHROOM AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut away the outer core of each pepper.
• Bring enough water to the boil in a saucepan to cover the peppers when added. Add the peppers and cook about two minutes, no longer. Remove the peppers but leave the water in the saucepan.
• Using a paring knife, pull off the skin of the red pepper. The green pepper will not skin properly.
• Cut the peppers lengthwise into quarters. Remove any veins and seeds. Cut the quartered peppers into quarter-inch crosswise strips.
• Add the celery to the boiling water and let simmer about 30 seconds. Drain.
• Trim off the base of the endive. Cut the endive crosswise into quarter-inch thick pieces.
• Combine the peppers, mushrooms, celery, endive and scallions in a salad bowl.
• Put the lemon juice and vinegar in a small mixing bowl and gradually beat in the oil and sugar. Beat well with a wire whisk. Pour the sauce over the mushroom mixture. Toss and serve.

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.

FRESH MUSHROOM AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium salad bowl, mix together the mushrooms and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add the oil mixture to the salad bowl and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan on top and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
• Whisk the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and salt in a medium bowl to blend.
• Gradually whisk in the oil.
• Season the dressing to taste with more salt and black pepper.
• SALAD.
• Cut the asparagus crosswise in half, then cut each piece lengthwise in half.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook just until it turns bright green, about 30 seconds.
• Immediately transfer the asparagus to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking process. Let stand until cold.
• Drain the asparagus and pat completely dry.
• Roast the red and yellow bell peppers over a gas flame until lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes.
• Enclose the peppers in a plastic bag until cool enough to handle.
• Peel, seed and slice the peppers into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• Pat the peppers dry to remove any excess liquid.
• Melt the butter and oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic and sauté until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates and the mushrooms and garlic are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mushrooms to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Add the cooked asparagus, roasted peppers, onion, and tomatoes to the mushrooms.
• Cover and refrigerate until the salad is cold.
• Toss the salad with enough vinaigrette to coat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mound the salad on a platter. Sprinkle with the basil and serve.
• NOTE: pomegranate molasses and concentrated pomegranate juice can be found at Middle Eastern markets, most specialty foods stores, and in the ethnic section of some supermarkets. If using Concentrated juice, add a bit of sugar to offset bitterness.

MUSHROOM, SQUASH AND BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar and herbs in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to medium bowl; add mushrooms and toss to coat. Transfer 1/4 cup dressing to large bowl; add zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper and toss to coat.
• Preheat broiler. Arrange vegetables on broiler pan. Cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer vegetables to platter. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MUSHROOM AND RED PEPPER SALAD, CHIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• CHIVE VINAGRETTE:.
• In lg bowl wisk together all vinagrette ingredients.
• SALAD:.
• Clean and halve mushrooms, add to bowl with vinagrette.
• Add red pepper, cheese and parsley.
• Toss to coat and let stand for 1 hour.
• MAKE AHEAD:.
• Make, cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

PEPPER, MUSHROOM AND EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peppers lengthwise into quarters.
• Place vegetables on rack of broiler pan 2 to 3 inches from heat. Brush vegetables with 3/4 cup dressing. Broil 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing.
• Slice mushrooms; toss with peppers, eggplant and remaining 1/4 cup dressing.

GRILLED TRI-COLORED PEPPER & MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peppers into quarters; place in large bowl. Add mushrooms and 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium heat.
• Remove vegetables from dressing; discard dressing. Grill vegetables 8 to 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning and brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup of the remaining dressing. Slice mushrooms; place in bowl.
• Add peppers and remaining 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat.

PEPPERS, ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Clean and cut all vegetables (remove stems from mushrooms) except garlic, into strips about 1/2-inch size. (this may seem like alot, but it cooks down).
• Using large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add only onions first. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Lower heat to simmer and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until starting to get golden color.
• Raise heat to medium-high, add peppers and salt, Stir well into onions. Continue to cook until peppers JUST START to get soft.
• Add mushrooms, combining well.
• Add black pepper, garlic, and pepper flakes.
• Stir well. Lower heat to simmer. DO NOT COVER as this will poach vegetables.
• Continue to simmer until mushrooms give off their juices but are still firm. It is important NOT to overcook as they will cook again when reheated to be used.
• Remove skillet from heat. Stir.
• Allow to cool. Peppers and mushrooms should still have body to them.
• I like to bag portions in plastic sandwich bags, spread out so they are flat in bag. This makes for easy storage once they are frozen. I then place several bags into a freezer storage bag.
• I have kept this mix frozen for over a year without change in flavor.