Market Recipe: Marinated Mushroom and Bok Choy Salad

Market Recipe: Marinated Mushroom and Bok Choy Salad

by Mueller Market Chef Julia Whitehorn

Featured Ingredients:

• Pickled Mushrooms –  36 General
• Bok Choy – Bouldin Food Forest
• Green Onions – Bouldin Food Forest
• Chives – Munkebo Farm
• Mad Hatter Sweet Peppers – Simple Promise Farms

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Mushroom Pickling Liquid  
• 2 tbs Tamari or Soy Sauce
• 1 tbs Honey
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp White Pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare bok choy by flattening out the leaves and stacking them on top of each other.
2. Next, roll the leaves up (similar to a burrito or cigar) and slice the roll of leaves into thick strips. (Photo for reference)

1. Slice remaining veggies/herbs and add everything to a large salad or mixing bowl.
2. Strain the mushrooms from the pickling container and add them to the salad, meanwhile reserving the liquid for the dressing.
3. Whisk together the rest of the dressing ingredients, seasoning to taste.
4. Pour dressing over the mushrooms mix and toss to combine.
5. Serve immediately or allow the salad to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours as a chilled summer side dish