Warm Mushroom Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 package maitake mushrooms
1 package brown beech mushrooms
1/2 shallot, minced (or 1/4 red onion, minced)
1 large clove of garlic, minced
olive oil
sherry vinegar
salt
pepper
red chili flakes
1 large date, cut into small chunks
pine nuts, toasted
spinach, arugula, and/or radicchio
parsley, chopped
METHOD
Trim the bottom root part of the mushrooms and then use your hands to separate the mushrooms into smaller pieces.
Heat up olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add shallot or onion and sauté until soft and golden brown.
Add mushrooms and sauté until brown. Add more oil if you need. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
De-glaze with 2-3 teaspoons of sherry vinegar. Add in chopped dates.
Place the mushrooms on top of the greens and garnish with pine nuts and chopped parsley.