Transform your appetizer game with these Chilled Italian Style Mushrooms—a simple, yet sensational dish bursting with Mediterranean flair. Tender button mushrooms are gently boiled and then bathed in a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh herbs like parsley and basil, and a touch of garlic and lemon juice for a vibrant flavor profile. This no-fuss recipe comes together in just 25 minutes (plus chilling time) and delivers a cool, savory side dish perfect for summer gatherings, antipasto platters, or light snacking. Serve these chilled marinated mushrooms to impress with their bold, refreshing taste and elegant simplicity. Keywords: Chilled Italian mushrooms, marinated mushrooms, easy Italian appetizer, Mediterranean side dish.
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1. Clean the button mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth or rinsing them briefly under cool water. Pat them dry and cut larger mushrooms in half (leave smaller ones whole).
2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water and carefully drop in the mushrooms.
3. Cook the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain the mushrooms and allow them to cool completely.
4. While the mushrooms are cooling, finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley and basil.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Once the mushrooms have cooled, add them to the bowl with the marinade. Toss gently to coat the mushrooms evenly.
7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated mushrooms for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Serve chilled as an appetizer or side dish.
Serving size | (1588.3g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 612.2 |
Total Fat 57.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2431.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
Total Sugars 10.5g | |
Protein 16.6g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 105.0mg | 0% |
Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 1742.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories