Grilled peppery wild mushroom salsa

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupOlive oil
tablespoonBalsamic vinegar
2largesGarlic cloves thinly slivered
1teaspoonBlack peppercorns, crushed
¼teaspoonDried thyme
ounceFresh shiitake mushrooms stems trimmed
ounceFresh oyster mushrooms
¼cupPacked chopped arugula
ounceEnoki mushrooms bottoms trimmed cut into 3-inch lengths
¼teaspoonDried crushed red pepper

Directions

In a non-reactive container, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns and thyme. Let stand 4 hours or overnight.

Brush a little of the oil mixture all over shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Grill shiitake and oyster mushrooms on barbecue (medium heat) until tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. When cool, chop coarsely. Combine chopped mushrooms, arugula, enoki mushrooms, and red pepper in a bowl; pour remaining oil mixture over and toss to combine. Add salt to taste. Serve with chunks of crusty bread.

Adapted by Karen Mintzias, from a recipe in: "Bon Appetit" (July 1993) Submitted By KAREN MINTZIAS On 08-03-95