Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese, and White Truffle Salad

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The mushrooms are sliced very thin and tossed right away with lemon juice to keep them white. Celery and Parmigiano-Reggiano go in next, and white truffle is optional.

Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese, and White Truffle Salad

Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese, and White Truffle Salad

Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb 225 g firm, sound fresh mushrooms (see introductory note above)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp 15 to 30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup 160 ml celery, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) slices
  • 2/3 cup 160 ml parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved into flakes with a vegetable peeler or on a mandoline
  • OPTIONAL: a 1-oz 30 g or larger white truffle
  • 3 tbsp 45 ml extra virgin olive oil (see introductory note above)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper ground fresh from the mill

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse mushrooms quickly under cold running water without soaking, then dry thoroughly. Slice lengthwise into very thin slices, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.
  2. Put mushrooms in a shallow bowl or platter and toss immediately with lemon juice. Add celery and Parmesan flakes. If using the optional truffle, shave it very thin into the bowl with a truffle slicer or a vegetable peeler.
  3. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and serve promptly.

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