Grilled Mushroom Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound large white mushrooms, such as shiitake or portobello
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Light the grill.
2. Remove and discard a slice from the bottom of each mushroom stem. If the caps are sandy, wipe them with a clean cloth.
3. Brush the mushrooms with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4. When the coals turn gray, set the mushrooms, rounded sides down, on the grill and cook them for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them often. The mushrooms are done when they begin to release some of their liquid and collapse a little.
5. Remove mushrooms from the grill and cut some of the largest mushrooms in half. If the mushrooms are very large, you can slice them.
6. Let the mushrooms cool slightly.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
8. Drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, whisking constantly until it is all combined.
9. Pour the dressing over the mushrooms, then cover them tightly with plastic wrap.
10. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
11. Sprinkle the mushrooms with Parmesan, parsley and more salt and pepper if you like, and serve with grilled bread.