Mushroom and Red Pepper Salad, Chive Vinaigrette

It's important to let this BBQ friendly salad sit for at least 1 hr so the flavors will combine. This recipe will easily double. Cook time is stand time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups fresh mushrooms (8 oz, buttons work well)
• 3⁄4 cup  sweet red pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup  shaved parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley

• CHIVE VINEGRETTE

• 1⁄4 cup  minced chives or 1⁄4 cup green onion
• 1  garlic clove
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Directions

1. CHIVE VINAGRETTE:
2. In lg bowl wisk together all vinagrette ingredients.
3. SALAD:
4. Clean and halve mushrooms, add to bowl with vinagrette.
5. Add red pepper, cheese and parsley.
6. Toss to coat and let stand for 1 hour.
7. MAKE AHEAD:
8. Make, cover and chill for up to 24 hours.