Try this Mushroom Carpaccio Recipe as a new-style salad idea.
This recipe serves 2.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
- 250 g white button mushrooms
- 40 g rocket
- 40 g watercress, stems removed
- 70 g Speck or Prosciutto
- ± 15 whole caper berries
- Parmesan shavings, to serve
How To Make Mushroom Carpaccio – Method
To make the dressing:
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a small shallow bowl.
- Season to taste and set aside.
To make the mushroom carpaccio:
- Slice the white button mushrooms very thinly using a mandoline or a very sharp knife.
- Spread the rocket out on a serving platter.
- Fold and drape the Speck or Prosciutto ribbons over the rocket.
- Scatter with the button mushrooms tucking some in and under to create layers.
- Top with caper berries and watercress.
- Finish with shavings of Parmesan.
- Drizzle everything with the dressing and some freshly ground black pepper, and serve straight away.
Mushroom Carpaccio Recipe Notes
This Mushroom Carpaccio Recipe is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.
They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.
Why mushrooms?
These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!
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