Description:

Excellent recipe to take to potlucks or summer picnics! Try it with cold chicken or use it stuffed into pita pockets or stuffed into a fresh baguette!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). fresh button mushrooms
• 2 tsp (10 ml) minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried oregano, crushed
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated onion
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) chopped green olives
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar

Preparation

• Wash and dry mushrooms, slice thinly through the stems.
• In a large saucepan, combine the mushrooms with 2 cups (475 ml) of water and bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain well, (reserve liquid for soups or other recipes if you'd like).
• Then, place the mushrooms in a large bowl, and add to the bowl, the parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, onion, garlic, green olives, sugar, oil, and vinegar, and blend everything together.
• Store the mushroom mixture in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours so it becomes thoroughly chilled and the flavors blend, overnight is best.
• This recipe doubles and triples easily.

Comments

Note: If you you'd like, use all sorts of your favorite mushrooms, as long as you have at least a pound of whatever combination you use.

Hint: I like to add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice and some lemon zest to this salad for a extra summery touch!