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
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, and cremini), 1 lb sliced; olive oil, 1 tbsp None; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None; mixed greens (arugula and frisée), 4 cups None; mixed herbs (parsley and chives), 1/2 cup None; sesame seeds, 2 tbsp None; Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp None; white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp None; honey, 1 tbsp None; olive oil, 1/4 cup None; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 26, 2023

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.

Additional

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.