*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          French Mushroom Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12      each          Mushrooms
   1      cup           Olive oil
  12      small         Pearl onions
   2      small         Boston lettuce heads
   2      large         Tomatoes
   2      each          Celery stalks -- diced
   1      small         Lemon -- juiced
   2      teaspoons     Tomato paste
   1      each          Sprig fresh thyme -- chopped
   1      each          Bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      Coriander seeds
   4      ounces        Dry white wine
                        Salt & pepper

Clean mushrooms.  Leave caps whole, but chop stems coarsely.  
Fry in 1/2 c oil till soft.  Set aside to drain.  Peel onions, quarter lettuce & slice tomatoes. 
 Add to a frying pan with celery, lemon juice, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, coriander,
 wine & the rest of the oil.  Season & simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.  Onions should be tender.

 Remove mushrooms to a shallow dish & bring remaining ingredients to a rapid boil for 4 minutes. 
 Pour over mushrooms & chill til lready to serve.



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