Broccoli Salad with Mushrooms and Walnuts

This deeply flavored marinade, full of garlic and ginger, coats tender pieces of broccoli and whole mushroom caps. Lightly toasted walnuts provide the crowning touch. The broccoli and mushrooms need a minimum of two hours to marinate.

Ingredients

⅓ cup roasted walnut oil

1 tablespoon Chinese toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon finely minced fresh garlic

1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger

Several grinds of fresh black pepper

A pinch of cayenne

¼ pound medium-sized mushroom caps (very fresh, “tight,” and white)

2 pounds broccoli, cut into 2-inch spears

⅓ cup unseasoned rice vinegar

1 ½ cups walnut halves, lightly toasted

Directions

  1. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.  Stir in the mushrooms. 
  2. Steam the broccoli until just tender and bright green.  Refresh under cold running water, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.  Add this to the marinating mushrooms, and stir gently until well coated. 
  3. Cover tightly and allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.  If marinating longer, refrigerate. 
  4. Stir in the vinegar within 15 minutes of serving. Sprinkle on the walnuts at the very last minute. 

NOTE: This recipe can be served cold or at room temperature.

Broccoli Salad with Mushrooms and Walnuts

Nutritional Information

Based on 6 servings.

Per serving:

Calories

360

Total Fat     

32g

Saturated Fat  

3g

Monounsaturated Fat     

6g

Polyunsaturated Fat

20g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

500g

Carbohydrates

16g

Dietary Fiber      

6g

Protein

9g