Marinated Mushroom Salad

prep time:
20 minutes
total time:
25 minutes
Makes 6 to 8 servings, 1 quart
JillJill Murphy

ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 pounds white button mushrooms, wiped clean, stemmed and quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chiffonade
  • 1 pint bocconcini
  • 1/2 pound hard salami, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

directions

  • 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the lemon juice, salt, garlic, pepper, basil, and oregano. Gradually add 3/4 cup of the olive oil, whisking constantly.

  • 2

    In a large bowl, combine the mushrooms and marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Let come to room temperature before serving.

  • 3

    Preheat a grill to medium-high.

  • 4

    Skewer the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the skewers with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and olive oil. Place on the grill and grill just until the skins begin to char, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skewers.

  • 5

    Compose salad of lettuce, mushrooms, bocconcini, salami, and grilled cherry tomatoes.

  • 6

    Emeril Lagasse, 2004, Food Network

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