Description
This Morel Mushroom Spring Salad is a vibrant, gourmet dish featuring tender sautéed morel mushrooms, fresh spring greens, crisp radishes, and asparagus, all tossed in a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing. Enhanced with creamy goat cheese and toasted walnuts, this seasonal salad is perfect for a light, healthy meal that celebrates the flavors of spring.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and Dressing
- 2 cups fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups mixed spring greens
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Sauté Morel Mushrooms: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cleaned and halved morel mushrooms and sauté them for 5 to 7 minutes until they are tender and lightly browned. Once done, remove the skillet from heat.
- Blanch Asparagus: Boil a pot of water and blanch the asparagus pieces for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain well.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a tangy dressing.
- Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced radishes, blanched asparagus, and thinly sliced red onion. Add the warm sautéed morel mushrooms to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients together.
- Add Dressing and Garnish: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss lightly to ensure all components are evenly coated. Finally, top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts before serving.
Notes
- Make sure morel mushrooms are thoroughly cleaned before cooking as they can hold dirt.
- Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese if preferred.
- For additional protein, add grilled chicken to the salad.
