Monday, May 17, 2010

GRILLED PORTOBELLO SALAD WITH ARUGULA

1/2 cup walnut pieces
8 portobello mushrooms
10 cups arugula, trimmed
quarter red onion, thinly sliced
60 g (2 oz) Parmesan or Asiago cheese, shaves

Dressing:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

In skillet, toast walnuts over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until golden; set aside.

Dressing: in bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, rosemary, salt and pepper; set aside.

Scrape gills from mushrooms; cut off stem just below cap. wipe tops with damp towel; cut in half. Brush with half of the dressing. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, for about 10 minutes or until tender.

In large bowl, combine arugula, onions and half of the walnuts; toss with remaining dressing. Mound on platter; top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining walnuts.

Makes 12 servings.

Canadian Living "Market Fresh," Summer 2008, page 28

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