Shiitake Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

Name: Shiitake Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine); 6 tablespoons rice vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; SALAD:; 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 cups spring mix salad greens; 4 green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes; 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

This salad combines my favorite Asian flavors with crisp, colorful veggies and smoky grilled shiitakes. Mirin for the dressing can be found in the Asian section of well-stocked supermarkets.—Kathi Jones-DelMonte, Rochester, New York

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
SALAD:
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups spring mix salad greens
4 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring mirin to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature. Whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce, shallot, ginger, lemon juice, chili sauce, pepper and oils; set aside.
Place mushrooms in a small bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onions, radishes, carrots and water chestnuts. Add half of vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among four plates; top salad with mushrooms. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 289 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 starch.

Shiitake Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

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