WARM MUSHROOM AND CHICORIES SALAD

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This gorgeous jewel-toned salad can star on the holiday table or at an elevated lunch. Sturdy shiitake and oyster mushrooms are seared in a dry pan for a less oily finish and more robust flavor. They're tossed with bitter chicories, quick-pickled shallots, toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate arils, and anchovy paste-and the mild sweetness of white balsamic vinegar ties everything together in the vinaigrette.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup raw hazelnuts
2 small shallots, sliced into rounds (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 ounces oyster mushrooms, separated into individual trumpets
5 ounces shiitake-mushroom caps, halved if large
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 anchovies, mashed to a paste
8 cups torn mixed chicories, such as frisée, Castelfranco, and Trevisano
1/2 cup pomegranate arils

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until darkened slightly with a nutty aroma, 10 to 12 minutes. When cool enough to handle, coarsely chop.
  • In a small bowl, combine shallots, vinegar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper. Heat a dry medium skillet over medium-high; add mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring a few times, until mushrooms are golden brown in places and a film forms on bottom of skillet, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Cook until mushrooms are caramelized and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Return skillet to medium heat. Drain shallots, pouring shallot liquid into skillet, and set aside. Stir mustard, anchovies, and lemon zest into skillet to combine. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil and cook just to warm through, about 20 seconds.
  • Transfer to bowl with mushroom mixture, along with chicories. Toss to evenly coat and season to taste. Top with pickled shallots, chopped hazelnuts, and pomegranate arils; serve.

Mereseini Tuitoga
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This salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Reazul Konder
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook mushrooms and this salad is a great option. It's simple to make and it's packed with flavor.


M Mohib
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Not bad!


Abbas Shehoury
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sk Sojib khan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some crumbled goat cheese on top.


Moulin Munsif
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This salad was just okay. The mushrooms were a bit bland and the dressing was too sweet for my taste.


Faridah Namugga
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Meh.


Nantege Zainah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms. I added some roasted butternut squash and it was delicious.


Zakir Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but this salad changed my mind! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rontisha Jackson
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Yum!


noor iqbal
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Easy to make and delicious! I used a mix of baby kale and arugula instead of chicories and it turned out great. The dressing is light and flavorful.


My phone First
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This salad was a hit! The combination of warm mushrooms, slightly bitter chicories, and tangy dressing was perfect. I especially loved the crispy shallots on top. Will definitely be making this again.