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Shiitake Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

From Statesboro Market2Go

<p>Bursting with gorgeous multicolored vegetables, this salad is both nutritious and beautiful! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>
Source: www.tasteofhome.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Vegan!

Ingredients
1/2 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
6 tablespoons Rice vinegar
4 1/2 teaspoons Soy sauce
1 Shallot (minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (minced)
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
2 teaspoons Hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 tablespoon Sesame oil
FOR THE SALAD:
1/2 pound Fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 teaspoons Olive oil
4 cups Salad greens of your choice
4 Green onions (chopped)
1/3 cup Radishes (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup Carrots (thinly sliced)
8 ounces Sliced water chestnuts (drained and rinsed)
2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Bring the mirin to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Pour into a bowl and allow it to cool, then whisk in the vinegar, soy sauce, shallot, ginger, lemon juice, chili sauce, pepper and oils. Set aside.
  2. Put the mushrooms into a bowl and drizzle them with olive oil. Gently toss to coat. Put them into a grill wok or grill basket and grill uncovered over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes (stirring frequently)
  3. Put the greens, green onions, radishes, carrots, and chestnuts into a large bowl. Add half of the prepared vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  4. Divide the salad into serving portions, then top each one with the grilled mushrooms, vinaigrette, and toasted sesame seeds.