Mushroom and Egg Salad Recipe
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Mushroom and Egg Salad Recipe
Description
The Mushroom and Egg Salad Recipe begins by sautéing diced white mushrooms in olive oil until they achieve a deep golden brown and any released liquid evaporates, intensifying their flavor and texture. Separately, onions are sautéed until they caramelize, then garlic is added briefly to bring out its aroma. These cooked veggies are mixed with diced hard-boiled eggs and fresh dill, adding color and herbaceous notes. A dressing made of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice is stirred into the mixture, contributing creaminess and a subtle tang.
This salad is served either chilled or at room temperature, making it adaptable to different serving situations. Its combination of sautéed mushrooms and eggs provides a fulfilling texture while the dill and lemon juice brighten the overall flavor. It can be served as a light meal, side dish, or part of a brunch spread.
Ingredients
- olive oil to sauté
- 1 lb white mushroom diced, fresh
- 1 onion finely diced, medium
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 4 egg diced (click here for quick tutorial, large, hard boiled
- 1/4 cup dill finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add 2-3 Tbsp olive oil then mushrooms and sauté about 12-15 min, or until golden brown and no liquid remains. Transfer mushrooms to a mixing bowl.
- While mushrooms are cooking, heat a second non-stick pan over medium heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil and sauté diced onions 10-13 min or until golden, then press in garlic clove and sauté another 1-2 min until fragrant. Add onions to the mixing bowl, then add diced eggs and chopped dill.
- For the dressing, stir together: 1/2 cup real mayo, 1 Tbsp dijon and 2 tsp lemon juice. Stir dressing into your salad until evenly coated. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste and serve salad at room temp or chilled.
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