Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mushrooms
• 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix in 1 cup water OR 1 cup Italian salad dressing*
  
• ½ cup olive oil
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• 2 tbsps lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar or honey
  
• 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsps crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Directions

1. Remove mushroom stems (discard or save for another use). Place caps in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing mix and the remaining ingredients. Place mushrooms in a large bowl; add dressing and stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.

* - Italian salad dressing

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp granulated sugar or honey
  
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated or pressed
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried parsley (or 2 tsp fresh)
  
• ½ tsp dried basil (or 2 tsp fresh)
  
• ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly, either whisk together or put in a jar and shake.

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