Mushroom Salad
[Insalata di funghi]
Comments: Serve with warm crusty bread.
Servings: 4
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] gray pepper
  • 8 ounces [227 g] fresh mushrooms, cleaned, finely minced
  • 2 ounces [56 g] freshly boiled small green peas, drained
  • 1 crisp lettuce head, outside leaves removed, rinsed and torn
  • Into a screwed glass jar, vigorously shake together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Delicately mix together minced mushrooms and peas into a glass bowl; cover with dressing.
  • Thoroughly mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange torn lettuce into a shallow salad bowl.
  • Arrange mushrooms and peas mixture on top, shaping a dome.
  • Serve immediately.