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Roasted Mushroom Salad

They taste best assembled in advance, won't get soggy.

Recipe Summary Roasted Mushroom Salad

Don't expect conventional nutrients from mushrooms, but they have hidden anti-cancer activity and may stimulate immune function, research finds. Add red pepper's vitamin C, olive oil's good fat, and the antioxidants in basil and garlic for a very healthful salad.

Ingredients | Mushroom Salad Ideas

1 pound white button mushrooms, halved or quartered

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

½ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

4 leaves Boston lettuce

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice

1 large garlic clove, crushed

Salt, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss mushrooms in 1 Tb. olive oil and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Spread on large baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Drain off liquid. Cool slightly. In a bowl, combine mushrooms, red pepper, basil or mint, and pine nuts.

Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss into mushroom mixture.

Place lettuce on 4 salad plates and spoon mushroom mixture on top.

Info | Mushroom Salad Ideas

Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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