Portabella Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

PORTABELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• MUSHROOMS: Cut stems off mushrooms& reserve for another use (soup?) or discard.
• Using a spoon, carefully scrape gills off mushroom caps& discard; brush top of caps.
• Brush small roasting pan with some of the oil& sprinkle with half the salt.
• Place mushrooms in pan, drizzle with remaining oil, sprinkle with remaining salt& pepper.
• Place 2 or 3 slices of garlic& 2 sprigs of thyme on each mushroom.
• Roast in preheated 450F oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Let cool; discard garlic& thyme.
• This may be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• VINAIGRETTE: Whisk vinegar with mustard.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking continuously, until emulsified.
• Whisk in seasonings.
• This can be made ahead& refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• ASSEMBLY: Toss spinach& arugula with vinaigrette in a large bowl.
• Divide among 4 dinner plates, top with mushrooms, proscuitto& cheese.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Heat balsamic and soy in a skillet and allow mushrooms to poach while the sauce reduces. Remove from heat and let cool. In a mixing bowl toss with onion, spinach and tomatoes. Serve chilled, family style, garnishing with fresh dill.

ROASTED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar and thyme. Turn the mushrooms in the marinade to coat, cover and set aside (this can be done a few hours ahead.).
• Preheat oven to 400°F Place the mushrooms on one side of parchemnt paper-lined baking sheet. Toss tomatoes in the remaining marinade and pour onto the other end of the baking sheet. Roast in center of oven for 12 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing mushrooms in half. Reserve the juices from the baking sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, toss the spinach and parmesan with the remaining olive oil and salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture on a serving platter and top with roasted mushrooms and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle reserved juices overtop,.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the mushrooms.
• Heat olive oil in a large saute pan.
• Add mushroom slices and saute for approximately 5 minutes until cooked, but still firm.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove mushrooms to a medium bowl.
• Add butter to saute pan; melt and begin to brown.
• Remove from heat and add soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Mix and pour over mushrooms.
• Place 2 cups of greens on a large salad plate.
• Divide the mushrooms between the two plates.
• Divide the blue cheese,tomatoes, and salad dressing between the two plates.
• This makes 2 dinner size portions and can be divided into smaller side disher portions if desired.

GRILLED BALSAMIC PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and seasonings.
• Place the mushroom (Smooth side down) in a baking dish.
• Pour the dressing over the mushrooms.
• Allow to marinate for 10 minutes, turning once.
• Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning once.
• Slice and serve on salads,sandwiches or pizzas.

GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add caps to the marinade. Seal and marinate in fridge up to 24 hours.
• Prepare grill or broiler.
• Remove caps and discard marinade. Place caps on grill rack or broiler coated with spray. Cook 5 minutes or until tender.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cover and cook ten minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. (at this point I assume you mix the onions and garlic into the mayo, but I've never actually used this step).
• Assemble grilled portabella sandwiches with one cap per bun, plus any lettuce, mayo, tomato, onion, or other garnish that you like. Or slice the portabellas into strips and enjoy as a topping for a mixed green salad with onion, tomato, etc.