MIXED MUSHROOM SALAD (INSALATA DI FUNGHI MISTI)

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A platter of mushroom salad entices withlayers of bright flavor -- slicedmushrooms (cremini, shiitake,or other types you enjoy), peppery arugula and bitter radicchio, and salty Parmesan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
6 cups thinly sliced mixed fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, and button (about 1 pound)
2 bunches arugula (about 1 pound)
1/2 small head radicchio (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler into 1-inch-thick strips

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, herbs, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in oil. Reserve 1 tablespoon dressing; set aside. Toss the remaining dressing with the mushrooms in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Toss together arugula, radicchio, and reserved dressing. Arrange on a large platter. Top with the mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with oil. Season with pepper.

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