Description
Earthy mushroom and parsley salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your table with crisp textures and zesty flavors. Delicate slices of mushrooms dance with bright parsley, creating a light, refreshing side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice mushrooms into delicate, paper-thin rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for elegant presentation.
- Finely chop fresh parsley leaves, releasing their vibrant green color and aromatic essence.
- Transfer sliced mushrooms and parsley to a spacious mixing vessel, creating a visually appealing base.
- Generously cascade extra virgin olive oil across the ingredients, allowing each element to glisten.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad, providing a bright, citrusy undertone that awakens the palate.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the mushrooms and herbs.
- Gently fold and toss the ingredients using a delicate motion, ensuring even distribution of dressing and seasonings.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, permitting flavors to meld and intensify.
- Plate the salad on a crisp, white dish, showcasing the elegant simplicity of this light, refreshing preparation.
- Serve immediately to preserve the mushrooms’ delicate texture and vibrant herbal notes.
Notes
- Slice mushrooms thinly for a delicate texture that absorbs dressing perfectly and ensures each bite is light and refreshing.
- Use fresh, high-quality parsley to elevate the salad’s brightness and add a vibrant green color that makes the dish visually appealing.
- Choose mild, tender mushroom varieties like button or cremini for a soft, subtle flavor that complements the zesty lemon and herbaceous parsley.
- Adjust lemon and olive oil ratio to suit personal taste preferences, creating a customizable dressing that can be more tangy or mild depending on individual palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg