Indulge in a culinary journey with our warm mushroom salad with pancetta, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish features a medley of succulent mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and a vibrant dressing that harmonizes all the ingredients. The earthy notes of the mushrooms blend seamlessly with the salty, smoky flavor of the pancetta, while the dressing adds a touch of tangy sweetness. Served warm, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures, with tender mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and a bed of fresh, crisp lettuce. It's a perfect appetizer or light main course, sure to impress your dinner guests. This recipe also includes variations to suit your preferences, whether you prefer a vegetarian option or a creamy rendition with a luscious dressing. Vegetarian Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese offers a delightful twist, replacing the pancetta with tangy goat cheese, while Warm Mushroom Salad with Creamy Dressing adds a velvety, rich layer of flavor to the mix.
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WARM ESCAROLE SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA
An easy and innovative first-course salad.
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to paper towels; reserve mushrooms.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain; reserve pancetta.
- Carefully whisk vinegar into drippings in same skillet. Bring to simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mustard and 3 tablespoons oil, then brandy. Bring to simmer. Place escarole in large bowl; pour warm vinaigrette over. Toss to coat. Mix in reserved mushrooms and pancetta. Season with salt and pepper.
- *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.
WARM PANCETTA, GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH SALAD
This salad was on the Tra Vigne menu for many years. When all was said and done, I must have eaten a hundred pounds of it, because each time I made it, I couldn't resist taking a bite.
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 32m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the spinach in a large bowl. Crumble the cheese over the spinach. Cook the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the pancetta in a sieve set over a heatproof measuring cup, reserving the rendered fat. You will need 1/4 cup for the dressing. If necessary, add enough olive oil to make 1/4 cup. Pour the fat back into the pan and add the pancetta. When the pancetta is warm again, add the garlic and cook until light brown, about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme and let it crackle in the fat for about 10 seconds. Add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 30 seconds to lower the acidity of the vinegar. You should see tiny drops of vinegar dispersed throughout the fat. Add the dried cranberries and stir. Pour the dressing over the spinach and cheese. Toss to coat the leaves evenly and melt the cheese a little. Serve immediately.
FRISEE, PANCETTA AND WARM WILD MUSHROOM SALAD WITH BLACK TRUFFLE/SOY VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients for vinaigrette and whisk together well. In a saute pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add mushrooms and saute until they are cooked through, approximately 1 minute, depending on the mushrooms. The mushrooms should be lightly browned. Add minced shallots and chopped chives to the pan and toss thoroughly, remove pan from flame.
- Place an equal amount of the frisee in the middle of each of the 4 plates. In a bowl combine the warm mushrooms and the pancetta with the black truffle/soy dressing. Add salt pepper to taste. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture over and around the pile of frisee on each plate. Serve while the mushrooms are still warm.
WARM MUSHROOM SALAD
Steps:
- Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge. Don't wash them! Remove and discard the stems and slice the caps 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. In a large saute pan, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until bubbly. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, arrange the arugula on 4 lunch plates (or on a platter) and cover each portion with 2 slices of prosciutto. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the sherry vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce on top of the prosciutto. With a vegetable peeler, make large shavings of Parmesan cheese and place on top of the hot mushrooms. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.
FRISéE AND WILD MUSHROOM SALAD WITH POACHED EGG
Provided by Suzanne Tracht
Categories Salad Egg Mushroom Appetizer Poach Sauté Passover Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Radish Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place mushrooms in large bowl. Toss with 4 tablespoons oil. Scatter mushrooms on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Roast until tender, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool up to 2 hours.
- Place large bowl of cool water near stovetop. Pour additional water into large skillet to reach depth of 2 inches. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and generous sprinkling of coarse salt to skillet. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs, 1 at a time, into water (whites may spread). Simmer until whites are cooked through and yolks are still soft, occasionally spooning water over, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer eggs to bowl of cool water. Reserve skillet with poaching water. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Bring reserved skillet of water to simmer. Rewarm eggs 1 minute.
- Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in another large bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with coarse salt and pepper. Add frisée, radishes, and mushrooms and toss to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top each salad with poached egg and serve.
WARM MUSHROOM SALAD WITH PANCETTA
This is a warm mushroom salad with bold peppery flavors. It makes a great winter-time side or meal.
Provided by nicchik
Categories Green Salads
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the pancetta in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop into small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the shiitake and crimini mushrooms in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, olives, capers, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar; cook another 8 minutes.
- Combine the spinach, arugula, bacon pieces, and the mushroom mixture in a large bowl; toss until the spinach and arugula leaves are coated. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad; season with black pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1187.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your salad a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the mushrooms. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Cook the mushrooms until they are browned and tender. This will bring out their flavor and make them more enjoyable to eat.
- Use high-quality pancetta. This will give your salad a more robust flavor.
- Crisp the pancetta before adding it to the salad. This will give it a nice crunchy texture.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar. This will add a nice tang and sweetness to the salad.
- Serve the salad warm. This will allow the flavors to meld together and create a more delicious dish.
Conclusion:
Warm mushroom salad with pancetta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and texture, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this warm mushroom salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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