Marinated Mushroom Salad in Italian Dressing
This zesty and marinated mushroom salad is a staple at Ukrainian gatherings! It's such a simple recipe: boil whole button mushrooms, toss in Italian dressing, and add fresh herbs. Let it marinate and serve cold. This mushroom salad is quite addictive and so delicious!
Equipment
- 1 6-quart pot
- 1 colander
Ingredients
- 24 oz whole white mushrooms
- 1 tbsp white distilled vinegar
- 2 pinches salt
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp green onions, (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Italian Dressing, (or any zesty and bold kind)
Instructions
- Bring a large 6-quart pot of water (a little more than halfway full) to a boil. When the water has come to a boil, add 2 pinches of salt, 1 tbsp of vinegar, and the whole mushrooms.
- Boil for 10 minutes from the time you throw them in the water.
- Drain in a colander and cool completely before adding any other ingredients.
- When the mushrooms have cooled, add 1/2 cup of Italian dressing, 3 tbsp chopped green onions, and 4 cloves crushed garlic; toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving or overnight. Serve salad cold.
Notes
- This salad gets better in flavor after sitting in the fridge.
- Feel free to garnish with freshly chopped parsley instead. You can also add 1 sweet bell pepper (finely chopped) for more flavor and crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Marinated Mushroom Salad in Italian Dressing
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
76
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
330
mg
14
%
Potassium
393
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
37
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
