Wilted Greens, Grilled Portobellos And Cherry Vinaigrette

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons	30ml	Balsamic vinegar
4		Garlic cloves - minced
1/4 cup	59ml	Olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Fresh portobello mushrooms - stems trimmed
		Olive oil - for grilling
		Dried Cherry Vinaigrette
1/2 cup	118ml	Olive oil
2		Shallots - finely chopped
1/3 cup	78ml	Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	Pitted dried cherries
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Fresh goat cheese - crumbled

Recipe Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the mushroom caps in a single layer in a shallow non-aluminum dish and pour the vinegar marinade over the mushrooms. If time allows, cover and let stand for 1 hour, turning the caps after 30 minutes. Place the salad greens in a large salad bowl and set aside. Lightly oil a grill pan over medium high heat. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade, place on the hot grill, and use a skillet or other weight to press down on the mushrooms. Sear the mushrooms for 2 minutes on each side, or until tender. Transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board, slice thinly, and add to the lettuce.

Prepare the vinaigrette: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for about 2 minutes, or until softened. Add the vinegar and boil for 1 minute. Add the dried cherries, salt, and pepper, and heat through for 1 minute longer. Taste for seasoning.

To serve, pour the hot vinaigrette over the lettuce and mushrooms and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Arrange the salad on individual plates and sprinkle the goat cheese evenly over the tops. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - Recipe courtesy of Diane Worthington, American Bistro - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # CL-9113 broadcast 04-22-1998) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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