Chilled Mushroom Salad
Perfectly light and refreshing, this Chilled Mushroom Salad is a simple, make-ahead dish bursting with earthy, tangy flavors. Tender button mushrooms are boiled until just firm, then cooled and tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic and red chili flakes for subtle heat. This no-fuss salad is the ideal choice for summer gatherings or as a healthy, flavorful side dish to pair with grilled meats or crusty bread. Ready in just 25 minutes (plus chilling time), it’s a delightful balance of textures and bold, herbaceous notes that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams button mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 liter water
Instructions
Clean the button mushrooms thoroughly by wiping them with a damp paper towel or rinsing briefly under cold water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel and trim any tough ends of the stems.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add a pinch of salt and the mushrooms. Boil the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
While the mushrooms cool, prepare the dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Whisk together until well emulsified.
Once the mushrooms are completely cool, slice them into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all the mushrooms evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Serve the chilled mushroom salad as a starter or a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
