GRILLED MUSHROOM ORIENTAL SALAD

Grilled Mushroom Oriental Salad from Mushrooms Canada on Vimeo

Assorted fresh mushrooms and a zesty oriental style dressing are the stars in this warm zippy salad - perfect for lunch or to accompany grilled meat.

SERVING : 4

Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 6 mins.

INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp each vegetable oil and soy sauce 45 mL
1/3 cup rice vinegar 75 mL
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp mustard 15 mL
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp finely minced gingerroot 15 mL
1 lb. assorted sliced fresh Mushrooms (white button, crimini, portabella, shiitake, oyster) 500 g
3 tbsp teriyaki sauce 45 mL
16 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach 4 L
1 tbsp sesame seeds 15 mL

PROCESSING METHOD

* In small saucepan, mix oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, mustard, onions and gingerroot; set aside.
* Pile mushrooms in centre of large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
* Drizzle with teriyaki sauce.
* Fold edges and ends to seal well.
* Barbeque on high heat about 5-6 minutes or until steaming. Heat dressing on barbecue or stovetop just until boiling.
* Divide salad greens evenly among 4 large salad plates.
* Top with warm mushroom slices and drizzle with hot dressing.
* Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
* Serve immediately.

Tips
Prepare dressing in micro proof bowl or glass (2 cup / 500 mL) measuring cup and heat in microwave until boiling.
Mushrooms could be cooked in 425° F (220° C) oven instead of barbeque.

Variation
Substitute roasted garlic teriyaki sauce for plain teriyaki sauce.