Herb Marinated Mushrooms

Name: Herb Marinated Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 salads, 21 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup salad oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried chervil; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 lbs button mushrooms, whole; 1 bell pepper, cut into rings; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 (9 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained (optional); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (optional); 8 -16 butter lettuce leaves (if serving as a salad)

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This is originally from a local Methodist church cookbook published over 20 years ago and was submitted by my good friend, Gaye Couch. It can be served as a salad or as an appetizer and is always well received whenever I make it."

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photo by januarybride

Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 8 salads
Serves:: 21

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup salad oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon whole black peppercorn
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried chervil
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 lbs button mushrooms, whole
1 bell pepper, cut into rings
¹⁄₂ red onion, thinly sliced
2 (9 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained (optional)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (optional)
8 -16 butter lettuce leaves (if serving as a salad)

directions

Wash vegetables and prepare as directed.
Combine water, vinegar, oil and all herbs and seasonings.
Whisk to combine well and pour over vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, drain most of marinade.
If serving as a salad, place a butter lettuce leaf or two on a plate and spoon mushrooms onto lettuce.
If serving as an appetizer, serve with party toothpicks.

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Reviews

Nice marinated mushrooms. I thought they could use a little more OOMPH of some sort. . .perhaps some mustard or sugar or hot sauce. . .could not pinpoint it. I did let mine sit for 24 hours and it was perfect. Thanks for posting! Made for June 2009 Photo Tag.

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