Grilled Mushroom Salad with Homemade Oriental Dressing
Nutrient-Rich Grilled Mushroom Salad & Easy Oriental Dressing Recipe – Perfect for a Diet Meal!
Today, I’m sharing a healthy and delicious diet meal recipe after a long time! This salad is packed with nutrients and can be enjoyed heartily without worrying about calories, thanks to the perfectly grilled mushrooms and a super simple homemade oriental dressing. It’s a grilled mushroom salad I often make when I’m tired of plain chicken breast salads, or when I feel like something more than just salad but don’t want a heavy meat dish. It even looks festive, making it a wonderful addition to your Christmas party menu!
Salad Ingredients- 4 fresh button mushrooms
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, baby greens, your preference)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- A little Grana Padano cheese for garnish (optional)
Homemade Oriental Dressing Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (regular soy sauce is fine)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar (can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider or rice vinegar recommended)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (regular soy sauce is fine)
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar (can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider or rice vinegar recommended)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and thoroughly dry your salad greens. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little olive oil. Gently sauté the whole garlic cloves until they are golden brown and fragrant. Once the garlic is fragrant, slice the button mushrooms into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until evenly browned. Grilling them until they soften and develop a nice golden-brown color will enhance their flavor.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine all the oriental dressing ingredients: soy sauce, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Whisk together with a whisk or fork until the sugar is completely dissolved. Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce or vinegar to your personal taste.
Step 3
Arrange the prepared salad greens attractively on a large plate. Top with the grilled mushrooms and garlic. Drizzle generously with the homemade oriental dressing just before serving. For an extra touch of flavor and elegance, grate some Grana Padano cheese over the top. Your delightful grilled mushroom salad is now ready! It looks and tastes wonderful, perfect for special occasions or home parties.
