Grilled Tri Colored Pepper Mushroom Salad Recipes

TRI COLORED PEPPER SALAD W/ VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil.
• Removed seeds and ribs from the pepper.
• Cut peppers into stips about 1/2 inch thick.
• Place peppers in boiling water and blanch for 4 minutes.
• Drain peppers from water and place into an ice water bath to chill quickly and stop the cooking process.
• Prepare dressing:.
• In a processor blend mustard, seasonings and sugar.
• Start blending on slow speed.
• Stream in oil about 1/4 cup at a time alternating with the vinegar until all is used.
• Adjust seasonings if more salt or pper is needed to suit your taste.
• Set aside.
• Layer peppers on a platter alternating the colors.
• Pour dressing over peppers.
• Top with fresh herbs.

GRILLED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, thyme, salt, and pepper. Thread the mushrooms on thin metal or soaked wood skewers and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil mixture and grill over moderately hot coals on both sides until tender and golden brown. Remove mushrooms from skewers and quarter or slice thickly.
• Toss greens and mushrooms pecan vinaigrette and arrange on plates with pears, toasted pecans and sprouts. Serve immediately.
• Whisk the oil, grapefruit juice and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Stir in mint and add drops of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.

GRILLED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH MUSTARD SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare the mushrooms, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of olive oil with the minced garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice and salt and pepper in a bowl large enough to hold the mushroom caps. Toss the mushroom caps in the grilling marinade and grill over indirect or mediumlow heat until cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for the Shiitakes. While the mushrooms are still warm, slice them coarsely into large chunky slices. Combine the sliced mushrooms with the frisJe lettuce or chicory salad and toss with the vinaigrette.;