Savor the rustic elegance of Grilled Bread with Roasted Garlic Mushroom Salad, a dish that combines the earthy flavors of caramelized mushrooms, the aromatic luxury of roasted garlic, and the fresh brightness of herbs. Perfectly charred slices of crusty bread, like sourdough or ciabatta, serve as a hearty base, soaking up the richly seasoned balsamic-kissed mushroom medley. This recipe celebrates simplicity with its quick prep and minimal ingredients, yet achieves gourmet perfection with layers of texture and flavor. Ideal as an appetizer, light lunch, or party platter, this grilled bread with mushroom salad is a must-try for fans of savory comfort food with a refined twist.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the garlic cloves with skins on in a small piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and wrap tightly. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until the garlic is soft.
While the garlic roasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, roasted garlic (squeeze out the softened garlic from the skins), balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the parsley.
To prepare the bread, preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium heat. Slice the bread loaf into thick slices (about 1 inch thick), and brush both sides of each slice with the remaining olive oil.
Grill the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden with visible grill marks.
Place the grilled bread slices on a serving platter and top each slice with a generous amount of the roasted garlic mushroom salad.
Garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Calories |
2019 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 65.8 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3840 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.7 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1580 mg | 34% | |
*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.