Marinated Mushroom Salad
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Marinated Mushroom Salad, a perfect blend of earthy cremini mushrooms and zesty marinade. This quick and easy recipe highlights tender, blanched mushrooms infused with the bright flavors of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of balsamic vinegar. Aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme mingle beautifully with garlic and optional chili flakes, creating a refreshing dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and best served chilled, this make-ahead salad is ideal as a light appetizer, a tangy side dish, or even a sophisticated party platter addition. Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this mushroom salad is a must-try for fans of easy yet elegant vegetarian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cremini mushrooms
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Clean the cremini mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel or cloth. Remove the stems if desired, and slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add the sliced mushrooms and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they just start to soften. Drain the mushrooms and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Whisk together until well blended.
Add the cooled mushrooms to the marinade and toss gently to coat them evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
Refrigerate the marinated mushrooms for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the mushrooms a quick stir to redistribute the marinade. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2431 mg | 52% | |
*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.
