Warm Potato And Mushroom Salad Recipes

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge. Don't wash them! Remove and discard the stems and slice the caps 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. In a large saute pan, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until bubbly. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, arrange the arugula on 4 lunch plates (or on a platter) and cover each portion with 2 slices of prosciutto. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the sherry vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce on top of the prosciutto. With a vegetable peeler, make large shavings of Parmesan cheese and place on top of the hot mushrooms. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.

GRILLED LAMB, POTATO, BEAN AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mustard and lemon juice in medium bowl. Mix in anchovy oil. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add anchovies, chopped basil, and shallots. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Open lamb in large glass baking dish. Pour 1 1/3 cups dressing over, turning to coat both sides. Cover lamb and remaining dressing seperately and chill at leat 6 hours or overnight. Bring dressing to room temperature before using.
• Cook potaotes in large pot of salted water just until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups reserved dressing to warm potatoes and toss gently to coat. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain well. Add beans and mushrooms to potatoes. Mix in 1/2 cup reserved dressing. Season to taste with salt and papper.
• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Place lamb on grill and cook until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 135°F., brushing with remaining marinade from baking dish , about 12 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter and let stand at least 15 minutes.
• Line large platter with spinach leaves. Mound potato salad in center. Cut lamb across grain in diagonal slices. Arrange sliced lamb around edges of platter. Drizzle lamb with remaining reserved dressing. Garnish salad with fresh basil sprigs and serve.

ROASTED MUSHROOM AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until mushrooms are browned and potatoes are cooked through, about 20 minutes, tossing once and rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a bowl and toss with parsley, vinegar, and capers, if desired.

WARM POTATO AND MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 2 teaspoons oil in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes in single layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; stir 1 minute. Transfer to plate. Add vinegar and stock to skillet; boil until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Cool slightly. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
• Toss greens and chives in large bowl with 2 tablespoons warm vinaigrette. Divide greens among plates. Arrange potato slices in circle atop greens on each plate. Mound mushrooms in center. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over and serve.