This quick and easy mushroom salad is made with bright lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
Earlier this year I had one of the most delicious fresh mushroom salads while visiting a restaurant in Northern Michigan. Dining out in restaurants is one of my favorite sources of recipe inspiration.
In fact, after just a few bites of the simple yet scrumptious fresh mushroom salad, I knew I had to return home and recreate it in my kitchen.
Since this salad is made with just a few simple ingredients, it is essential to use high quality produce.
When cooking mushrooms at home, it’s important to clean them properly by lightly brushing off any excess dirt with a damp paper towel. Whatever you do, do not run mushrooms under running water as they will absorb the moisture like a sponge resulting in a watery salad.
Once you’ve sliced the mushrooms you simply toss them with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whatever you do, don’t forget the fresh herbs! The bright, grassy flavor of fresh parsley balances perfectly with the sharp cheese and tart lemon juice.
Ideal as a holiday side dish or to serve with a busy weeknight dinner, the entire mushroom salad comes together in just 10 minutes or less.
Your fork is waiting.
Fresh Mushroom Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Whole White Mushrooms (sliced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (minced)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Excellent. I detected a hint of green apple in the dressing, which may have been imparted due to my using Meyer lemon juice. I will certainly be making this again. Thank you.
Can’t wait to try this!
I hope you love it!
This was really good! I served it in top of baked potatoes with baba ganoush…so yummy!
What a great idea!!
Sounds lovely! Mushrooms are so good for you. Pinned. Can’t wait to try it, thanks!
I hope you love it!
I love how flavorful it looks! Yummy!
LIz, what’s your take on the safeness of eating raw mushrooms? I’ve read in other places recently that we should be eating only cooked mushrooms for safety. Thanks!
I’ve never heard that before. :)
Love how simple this recipe is and made with pantry-ready ingredients! We love our mushrooms, so this is right up our alley!
I hope you love it!