Warm Wild Mushroom 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.

WARM MUSHROOM & WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Shred the spinach by hand into a large bowl. Add the sliced onion and red pepper to the spinach.
• Toast the bread and then cut it into crouton style cubes. Alternatively, you could cut into cubes first and toast it in the oven so they get toasty all over. Do whichever time permits. Add to the spinach.
• Warm the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add in the garlic and let it cook for a few minutes, being careful not to burn. Stir in the lemon juice, the oregano, basil and mustard, and finally the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook for about 5-7 minutes and adjust the seasoning, adding in freshly ground pepper and a little sea salt. It should taste like hot salad dressing at this point. If you prefer it tangier, add more lemon juice or a little wine vinegar.
• You should have enough dressing in the pan to fully coat the spinach now, but you can add another tbsp or so of olive oil if you feel like it's not enough. Just make sure it's nice and hot.
• Toss the hot dressing over the spinach. Toss well so that the spinach wilts. Toss in the parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm & enjoy!

WARM MUSHROOM, ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND WILD RICE SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Bring the wild wild rice and broth to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered, until the rice is tender, about 50 minutes.
• About 30 minutes in, heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
• Add the mushrooms and saute until just caramelized, about 10-15 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, toss the asparagus in the oil along with some salt and pepper.
• Spread the asparagus out in a single layer on a baking dish and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Mix the wild rice, mushrooms, asparagus, dill and balsamic vinaigrette.
• Serve with the mushrooms and wild rice on a bed of salad greens, topped with roasted asparagus and garnished with crumbled feta.

WARM WILD MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook shallots until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook just until fragrant (do not let garlic brown), about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and saute until golden, about 8 minutes.
• Drizzle with vinegar, thyme and tarragon. Cook 1 minute. Sprinkle with brandy if using. Serve warm.
• Use immediately or store, covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

WARM WILD MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and thyme in small bowl to blend.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallots; sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Cover skillet; cook until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer until any juices evaporate. Mix 2 tablespoons dressing and chives into mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens with remaining dressing in large bowl. Top with mushrooms.

WARM WILD MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Put the arugula greens into a large serving bowl and set aside.
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add garlic and shallots and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute until nicely caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the sherry vinegar. Remove from heat and stir in the mascarpone until the mixture becomes creamy. Add the parsley and set aside to cool to room temperature
• Pour the mushroom mixture over the arugula greens and serve.