Fresh Mushroom Salad
(Sienisalaatti — Finland)

Ingredients

• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1/4 cup whipping cream or Half-and-Half
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper

Instructions

1. Heat 1 inch salted water, using 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water, to boiling.
2. Add mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 minute.
3. Drain and chill.
4. Add chives.
5. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over mushrooms and chives; toss.
6. Serve in lettuce cups if desired.

Yield: 4 servings