Mushroom Olive Salad Food

MUFFULETTA OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with toasted baguette slices.

MUSHROOM OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-1/2 hours before serving.

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.

MUSHROOM OLIVE PASTA

Steps:

• Mince 6 cloves of garlic.
• Chop 2 8 oz. packages of cremini mushrooms (or mushrooms of choice) into small pieces.
• Heat a skillet to medium-low. Add 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Once the oil is heated add the minced garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Saute the mushrooms for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. The mushrooms will shrink and caramelize a bit.
• As the mushrooms are cooking prepare 1 package of Barilla Red Lentil Pasta according to package instructions. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Add the drained pasta to the mushrooms along with the reserved cup of pasta water. Add 1 Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tsp. Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes. Toss to combine.
• Chop 1 cup of Kalamata olives in half. Add the chopped olives to the pasta along with 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese has melted into the pasta.
• Mince 1/2 cup of fresh basil (or herb of choice). Serve the pasta with the chopped herbs.

MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the parsley, thyme, basil and shallots in bowl.
• Add vinegar and oil then seasonings.
• Clean and quarter mushrooms.
• Add dressing to mushrooms and stir gently.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Add Parmesan shavings just before serving.

GREEN BEAN, MUSHROOM AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and trim green beans. Steam over hot water for 7 minutes, until beans are tender but firm.
• Wash, trim and quarter mushrooms. After green beans have been cooking for about 2 minutes, add mushrooms. When green beans are ready, mushrooms will be, too.
• Wash, trim and thinly slice scallions. Pit olives.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and mustard in a large bowl.
• When green beans and mushrooms are cooked, drain.
• Cut beans in half, and add to dressing along with mushrooms, olives and scallions. Mix well.

SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND RED-ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, 4 to 6 minutes. (To store, keep croutons in a resealable bag, up to 1 week.)
• In a large bowl, whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate dressing, up to 1 week.)
• Toss mushrooms with dressing; let stand 5 minutes. Add spinach, onion, and croutons to bowl; toss, and serve immediately.

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange greens on 4 salad plates.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add mushrooms, shallots and garlic.
• Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
• Stir in chives, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar.
• Simmer for a few seconds until very hot.
• Spoon over salad greens.
• Optional: Top with croutons, Parmesan cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

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:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and cook stirring until soft. Continue cooking until the juices from the mushrooms have reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Turn off heat, and let the mushrooms sit in the pan until they are just warm, but no longer hot - otherwise the greens will wilt too much.
• Put the baby greens into a serving bowl, and pour the warm mushroom mixture over them. Toss to blend, and serve immediately.