Italian Mushroom Salad Recipes

ITALIAN MUSHROOM AND CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the mushrooms, celery, parsley, and chives, and season with salt and pepper. Mix together the lemon juice (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil, and toss with the vegetables. Just before serving, toss again with the Parmesan.

ITALIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange first four ingredients in a shallow glass pan.
• Combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid; shake very well and pour over vegetables.
• Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
• Drain dressing into salad cruet.
• Toss vegetables and arrange on chilled plates lined with mixed salad greens.
• Serve with extra dressing to pass.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse the cooked pasta under cold water; drain again then place the cooked pasta into large a bowl.
• Add in tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers and green onion or red onion and Italian salad dressing; toss to mix then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight mixing a few times during chilling (the Italian dressing acts as a marinade).
• After 6-24 hours chilling time drain any excess water or juice from the tomatoes and mushrooms that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl (there might be no juice at all).
• Add in the cubed mozzarella cheese, ham and olives; toss with a spoon.
• In a small bowl whisk together the with mayonnaise and parmesan cheese until smooth and combined; add into the salad mixture; toss to combine.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt if desired (to taste) .
• Transfer to a lettuce-lined bowl.
• Place the egg wedges around the bowl.

ITALIAN MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Shake together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Pour over very thinly sliced mushrooms.
• Toss lightly until mushrooms are thoroughly coated.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 to 2 hours, or overnight if preferred.
• To serve, place drained mushrooms on lettuce, endive, or watercress.
• Garnish with green onion, chives, or anchovies.

ITALIAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In large salad bowl, toss all ingredients except dressing. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss gently.