Bacon Marinated Mushroom Salad Recipes

SPINACH, BACON & MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, fry bacon; crumble & set aside; reserve 2 T. drippings.
• While bacon is frying, mix greens with onion in a large serving bowl.
• To drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to bring up the fond.
• Drizzle dressing over greens in bowl; toss gently.
• Garnish with eggs, radishes, and mushrooms.
• Serve immediately.

MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil.
• Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain; cool.
• Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley, and olives.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with tight-fitting lid; shake or mix well.
• Pour over salad.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

SAVORY MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and lemon juice to a boil. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain; cool. , Place mushrooms in a large bowl with carrots, celery, green pepper, onion, parsley and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place mushrooms in a large bowl with onion. Pour balsamic mixture over top; stir gently until well coated. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 6 to 8 hours, stirring once or twice during that time.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.

WARM BACON-MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut 4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices) into 1/2"-wide strips. Cook bacon with 3 tablespoons water in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon starts to crisp. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms; cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar and 1/4 cup water; simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Rewarm before using.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Stem the spinach and place in a large bowl.
• Cover with a paper towel and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the salad.
• In a 9-inch skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Pour off the fat.
• Put the skillet back over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon olive oil.
• Put the mushrooms into the skillet and saute until they are soft and have given up their liquid.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
• Put the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt into the pan and mix with a spatula to dissolve the mustard.
• Put the bacon and mushrooms into the pan and cook 30 seconds to thicken the juices.
• Pour over the spinach, season with pepper and add the Parmesan.
• Toss and serve.