GRILLED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Mushroom Salad with Pecan Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely minced shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms such as chanterelle, oyster and/or shiitake
2 quarts lightly packed savory greens such as a combination of frisee, arugula, and cress
Pecan Vinaigrette, recipe follows
3 small ripe pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup lightly toasted whole pecans
Specialty savory sprouts such as daikon, corn, lentil or fenugreek and nasturtium or other edible flower petals, as garnish
1/3 cup toasted pecan oil
1/3 cup grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Thread the mushrooms on thin metal or soaked wood skewers and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil mixture and grill over moderately hot coals on both sides until tender and golden brown. Remove mushrooms from skewers and quarter or slice thickly.
Toss greens and mushrooms pecan vinaigrette and arrange on plates with pears, toasted pecans and sprouts. Serve immediately.
Whisk the oil, grapefruit juice and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mint and add drops of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.