Ingredients
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
8 sprigs each fresh thyme and oregano
18 large shiitake mushroom caps
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 generous handfuls of mixed greens: watercress, pepper cress, mizuna, tat soi, amaranth, or baby mustard
Preparation
ln a shallow bowl, mix together the oils, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Crush the herbs gently between fingers to release flavor, and add to marinade. Add mushroom caps, and marinate for 1 hour.
Heat a grill, hibachi, or grill pan to medium heat. Lightly salt and pepper mushroom caps, and grill them gill side down for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft and lightly marked; turn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Strain marinade and add the remaining vinegar. Season to taste. Toss mixed greens and mushrooms gently with enough dressing to coat lightly, and serve.
