MUSHROOM-AND-CELERY SALAD WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Mushroom-and-Celery Salad with Parmesan Cheese image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces fresh white or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 ounces fresh chanterelle, porcini, oyster, or yellow oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 celery stalks
7 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces mixed baby lettuces, such as mache and mesclun
6 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

Lay mushrooms on sheets of paper towels; cover with clean, damp kitchen towels. Thinly slice celery, and transfer to a bowl; cover with plastic. Refrigerate.
Stir together lemon juice and shallot. Let stand at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Whisk in oil until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Toss mushrooms and celery with dressing; let stand 10 minutes. Divide lettuce among places, and top with mushroom mixture. Shave cheese with a vegetable peeler over tops.