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    Home » Recipes » Quick Salad Recipes

    Quick Pickled Mushrooms Recipe

    Published: Feb 27, 2023 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    No more boring lunches with this easy-to-make marinated mushroom recipe. Lightly roasted mushrooms tossed with a tangy parsley vinaigrette to create a flavoursome quick pickled mushroom salad. Perfect for charcuterie boards, antipasto, steak side dishes or easy lunches.

    brown mushrooms marinated in parsley, shallots, garlic, chilli flakes and vinegar served in a bowl with spoon on the side this recipe
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love Our Quick Pickled Mushrooms Salad
    • How To Serve Marinated Mushrooms?
    • Which Mushroom To Use For Pickled Mushrooms?
    • Recipe Overview
    • Ingredients
    • Variations and Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • How to Make This Salad Perfectly (Expert Tips)
    • Great Mains for This Salad
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    Why You’ll Love Our Quick Pickled Mushrooms Salad

    This is not your traditional pickled mushrooms recipe where you need to sterilise your jar or leave for long hours etc. 

    What I am doing is a quick pickle, let the mushrooms marinate in the parsley vinaigrette in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes and then be ready to eat.

    There is so much to love about this marinated mushroom recipe. 

    • It is simple to make with easy-to-find ingredients
    • Can easily prep ahead for healthy and satisfying workday lunches
    • Transport friendly for picnics, potluck gatherings and BBQs
    • Fantastic vegan salad that can be adapted to keto, paleo or Whole30 options. 
    • Switch the sugar for alternatives that are suitable for your diet

    How To Serve Marinated Mushrooms?

    I could easily eat this dish as is, but one of my favourite ways to serve this pickled mushroom salad is to tumble over warm, crusty bread as a toast topper. Combine with our little gem salad; it will be a great vegan lunch meal.

    Or create a party platter with pickled beets and chickpea mash, thinly sliced prosciutto and Caprese salad.

    Another great brunch idea would be to match it with our smoked salmon avocado salad. The tangy parsley vinaigrette on the pickled mushrooms would work a treat with the salty smoked salmon and creamy avocado. 

    Finally, try it with charred cherry tomatoes and stracciatella cheese. The buttery mozzarella strands of stracciatella cheese would coat the marinated mushrooms and create a whole new flavour. 

    And for something different as a side dish, this cold marinated mushroom salad will be a great topper for a juicy steak.

    a bowl of marinated mushrooms on top left hand corner with a plate of toast with mushrooms in the bottom corner

    Which Mushroom To Use For Pickled Mushrooms?

    I chose to use cremini mushrooms, AKA Swiss brown mushrooms, as I prefer the slightly more earthy flavour. However, white button mushrooms will also work for this easy marinated mushroom recipe. 

    When selecting your mushrooms, choose the smaller button varieties. If you can’t find them, you can buy larger-sized ones and cut them in half or quarters. 

    I haven’t tried this recipe with larger varieties of mushrooms, but it is worth a try! Flat Portobello mushrooms might work if you cut them up into bite-sized chunks. 

    white bowl with cremini mushrooms

    Recipe Overview

    Flavours/Textures: I adore the “meaty” bite of the cremini mushrooms. Infused with parsley vinaigrette, the overall flavour is earthy, rustic and tangy. 

    The freshness of parsley, punchy garlic, chilli and earthy dried oregano, are flavours that pair so well with mushrooms.

    Ease: This is an easy recipe and simple to prep. Let the marinade do the hard work of infusing the mushrooms with delicious tangy flavours. 

    Time: As it is a quick pickle recipe, it will only take about 30 minutes to prep, cook and marinate before it is ready to eat. 

    Ingredients

    These are the main ingredients you need for quick pickled mushrooms recipe:

    white bowl with cremini mushrooms next to blue plate with parsley vinaigrette ingredients

    Mushrooms: Regardless of which mushrooms you use, look for firm mushrooms with a smooth appearance. Avoid those that are bruised or damp. I prefer to have a closed veil under the mushroom cap. 

    Parsley: More than a garnish, flat leaf parsley adds robust flavours to the marinated mushrooms.

    Dried oregano: I prefer dried version of oregano in this recipe for the subtle aromatic fragrance. You can also use fresh oregano, but the flavour is more intense, so add according to taste. 

    Garlic/Shallot: Both ingredients dial up the marinade’s flavours. 

    Chilli flakes: Also known as red pepper flakes, I like the subtle heat of chilli flakes. You can adjust according to taste.    

    Apple cider vinegar: A staple in my pantry, apple cider vinegar adds a light tangy, fruity flavour to the mix. 

    Variations and Substitutions

    Cooked vs Raw Mushrooms: You can eat mushrooms raw or cooked. Mushrooms are a great source of vitamins B2 and B3 plus a range of minerals and dietary fibre. Certain varieties are also particularly rich in iron. 

    I have made this easy mushroom salad with raw mushrooms as well as lightly roasted mushrooms as per this recipe. 

    Roasting the cremini mushrooms in the oven first helps to draw out the excess water content in the mushrooms and brings out an earthier flavour.  Alternatively, you can boil the mushrooms until cooked through. 

    If you are using raw mushrooms in the salad, I will leave them in the marinade longer so that it can fully absorb all the flavours. 

    Apple cider vinegar substitute: If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute it with red wine vinegar. 

    Other seasonings in the marinade: Feel free to mix up the marinade. Add extra chilli flakes or increase the garlic if you prefer more garlic. Other seasonings could include mustard seeds, herbs like thyme, basil, dill or mint or even finely chopped bell peppers.

    Instructions

    Step by step instructions for how to make quick pickled mushrooms recipe:

    How to Prepare Mushrooms 

    If you wish to use raw mushrooms for this recipe, you can skip the cooking steps. Just wash and trim mushrooms. 

    Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F. 

    Gentle wash and trim mushrooms. If you have larger mushrooms, cut them in half. 

    Using an ovenproof dish, place mushrooms in the oven and roast for 5-6 minutes. 

    The time may vary depending on the size of your mushrooms. Keep an eye on the oven in case they cook too quickly. You don’t want to cook the mushrooms so that they shrink and shrivel in size. 

    Remove from the oven and let mushrooms cool down.

    How to Prepare Parsley Vinaigrette

    Wash and finely chop parsley.

    Peel and finely mince garlic.

    Peel and finely chop red shallot.

    In a large dish, add parsley, dried oregano, garlic, red shallot, chilli flakes, sugar, apple cider vinegar and olive oil together. Whisk and mix well. 

    Add salt and pepper to taste. 

    a bowl with parsley vinaigrette with silver spoon in the middle

    How To Marinate Mushrooms

    Mix parsley vinaigrette and cremini mushrooms together. 

    Toss together to ensure all the mushrooms are fully coated with dressing. 

    Leave in refrigerator for 20 minutes to marinate before serving. 

    a white bowl with roasted mushrooms tipping into another bowl of parsley vinaigrette

    How to Make This Salad Perfectly (Expert Tips)

    Best way to clean mushrooms: To clean mushrooms, there is no need to soak them in water. Just brush off any dirt with a damp paper towel or gently rinse the mushrooms, then pat dry. 

    Extra time: This recipe will work as a quick 20-minute marinade before serving. However, if you have more time and prepare in advance, leave marinated mushrooms in the fridge until ready to serve. 

    Great Mains for This Salad

    What to serve with quick pickled mushrooms recipe? Try these delicious main dish recipes:

    This quick pickled mushroom recipe is so great for those balmy summer days and also for dishes that are heavy or strong in flavour. Try out these delicious main dishes that work so well with the mushrooms: grilled BBQ shrimp, easy salmon burger recipe or succulent smoked tri-tip.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this salad in advance?

    Yes of course! Leave the marinated mushrooms in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

    How long before you can eat pickled mushrooms?

    This is a quick pickle recipe. Let the marinade infuse for approximately 20 minutes, and they are ready to eat.

    How to store pickled mushrooms?

    Store the pickled mushrooms in an air-tight container, and they will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

    Which vinegar to use for pickled mushrooms? 

    I like using apple cider vinegar, but you can use other kinds of vinegar, like red wine vinegar or plain white vinegar. 


    This is one mushroom salad recipe that I have made multiple times for quick lunches at home as well as to share with friends at BBQs and potluck gatherings. 

    I love adding to my antipasto platter because the tangy flavours are a great match for cold meats, dips and crusty bread. So yum! 

    That’s all!

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    brown mushrooms marinated in parsley, shallots, garlic, chilli flakes and vinegar served in a bowl with spoon on the side

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    Quick Pickled Mushroom Salad
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    5 from 40 votes

    Quick Pickled Mushrooms Recipe

    No more boring lunches with this easy-to-make marinated mushroom recipe. Lightly roasted mushrooms tossed with a tangy parsley vinaigrette to create a flavoursome quick pickled mushroom salad. Perfect for charcuterie boards, antipasto, steak side dishes or easy lunches.
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: International
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Sammy Eng

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 500 g mushrooms, small

    Salad Dressing

    • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped, fresh
    • 2 garlic clove, finely chopped
    • 1 red shallot, small
    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp chilli flakes
    • ½ tsp sugar
    • salt, to taste
    • pepper, to taste

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    Instructions

    Salad Dressing

    • Wash and finely chop parsley.
    • Peel and finely mince garlic.
    • Peel and finely chop red shallot.
    • In a large dish, all the salad dressing ingredients together and season with salt and pepper.

    Salad

    • Preheat oven 180°C or 350°F
    • Wash and trim swiss brown mushrooms. Cut larger mushrooms in half.
    • Place in an ovenproof dish and roast for 5-6 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let mushrooms cool down.

    Assembly

    • Mix parsley vinaigrette and swiss brown mushrooms together.
    • Toss together to ensure all the mushrooms are fully coated with dressing.
    • Let mushrooms marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving or if you are preparing in advance, leave in the fridge until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • You can use other types of mushrooms for this recipe. I do prefer smaller button varieties but there is no harm to try other larger varieties. If you have larger mushrooms, cut them in half.
    • You do not need to cook the mushrooms. Raw mushrooms work fine as well.
    • For a plant-based friendly recipe, switch the sugar for maple syrup, or you could omit it entirely for a slightly more tart variation.
    • You can prepare the salad in advance and store in the fridge for up to a week.
    • Serve as a more substantial tapas or antipasto meal, great with grilled meats and as a toast topper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    1. Chef Dennis

      November 03, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      This salad looks sooo scrumptious!

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      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks! It is!

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    2. Rosario Arecco

      November 03, 2020 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! So easy but very exciting!

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      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        Thank you so much! Love that it’s easy yet still gorgeous looking and delicious!

        Reply
    3. FOODHEAL

      November 03, 2020 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      Oh, this looks amazing, I love mushrooms and this pickled recipe is one that I try out

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Thank you! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Emily Flint

      November 03, 2020 at 2:41 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVE mushrooms but have never tried them pickled…I can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        Enjoy Emily! It’s super easy to make too!

        Reply
    5. Amanda Marie Boyle

      November 02, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love any excuse to have mushrooms, I love making them as their own side.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Haha! So true! Hard not to love mushrooms.

        Reply
    6. Audrey

      November 02, 2020 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is not only tasty but also quick to make.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        November 11, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        Exactly! That’s what we were aiming for:)

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