A colorful salad with a mix of mushrooms, greens, herbs and sesame seeds, topped with a light vinaigrette. Perfect for a crisp, cool evening.

Mushroom Medley Salad

Name: Mushroom Medley Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, and cremini) sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and frisée); 1/2 cup mixed herbs (parsley and chives); 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

A vegan French-inspired salad with a seasonal twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · March 26, 2023

A little about this dish

This dish is inspired by classic French dishes, but with a seasonal twist. Instead of meat, we're using mushrooms as the centerpiece for this dish. It's also vegan and perfect for a cool evening in New York City. The earthy flavor of mushrooms pairs perfectly with the light and tangy vinaigrette.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, and cremini) — 1 lb — sliced
Olive oil — 1 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Mixed greens (arugula and frisée) — 4 cups
Mixed herbs (parsley and chives) — 1/2 cup
Sesame seeds — 2 tbsp
Dijon mustard — 1 tbsp
White wine vinegar — 1 tbsp
Honey — 1 tbsp
Olive oil — 1/4 cup
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👉

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 — 🍄🌿👉👨‍🍳

Toss the sliced mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until tender and slightly browned.
Step 3 — 🥗🥬🌿

In a bowl, mix together the mixed greens, herbs, and sesame seeds.
Step 4 — 🍯🍴🌿👨‍🍳

In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and honey. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 — 🥗🍄🥗🍴

To assemble the salad, arrange the roasted mushrooms on top of the mixed greens, herbs, and sesame seeds. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and serve immediately.

A final fox tip

This recipe can be modified based on what mushrooms are in season at the time. It's also great with a variety of mixed greens and herbs. Kids can help by mixing together the greens, herbs, and sesame seeds, and whisking together the vinaigrette.