Arugula Salad With Grilled Mushrooms & Goat Cheese
Well-known for his healthy eating habits, Barack Obama was called an elitist when he noted the high price of arugula at Whole Foods while on the campaign trail. He'd appreciate this arugula, mushroom and goat cheese salad from author and health guru Dr. Andrew Weil, who says that the mushrooms are high in protein and “virtually devoid of fat.” Thus, we can top this delicious salad with a little creamy cheese without worrying about adding an unhealthy amount of fat. ;) F&W Magazine, February 2006 Edition from the Beauty of Mushrooms.There is a 20 minute marinating time.
Ingredients
4 serv.- dry white vermouth↗1⁄2 cup
- extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄2 cup
- salt↗
- fresh ground black pepper↗
- crushed red pepper flakes↗2 -3 pinches
- mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, portobello and cremin)1 lb
- white wine vinegar↗1 tablespoon
- very finely chopped shallot1 tablespoon
- baby arugula↗4 ounces
- coarsely chopped cashews or 1/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts1⁄4 cup
- fresh goat cheese, crumbled (scant 1/4 cup)↗1 1⁄2 ounces
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk the vermouth with the olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 2
Trim the root ends of the oyster mushrooms, leaving them attached in small bunches.
- 3
Discard the shiitake stems and leave the caps whole.
- 4
Stem the portobellos.
- 5
Wipe off the cremini.
- 6
Add all of the mushrooms to the vermouth marinade, then toss and let stand for 20 minutes, stirring them occasionally.
- 7
Light a grill or preheat a broiler.
- 8
Drain the mushrooms; reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade.
- 9
Grill the mushrooms or broil them over high heat until browned and tender, about 15 minutes.
- 10
Thickly slice the grilled mushrooms.
- 11
Add the vinegar and shallot to the large bowl and whisk in the reserved marinade to taste.
- 12
Add the arugula and walnuts, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- 13
If you want more of a kick, add some more of the crushed red pepper flakes!
- 14
Transfer the arugula salad to plates, top with the grilled mushrooms and crumbled goat cheese.
- 15
Enjoy!
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