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Mushroom Salad with Mayonnaise

Name: Mushroom Salad with Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 600 g fresh champignon mushrooms; 5 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; salt and white pepper to taste; 150 g mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for a lighter texture); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance the flavor); toasted bread or crackers; parsley or dill leaves for garnish

Mushroom salad with mayonnaise is a classic Romanian appetizer, creamy and aromatic, made from boiled or sautéed mushrooms mixed with mayonnaise, garlic, and spices. Served cold on toasted bread or as part of an appetizer platter, it is especially popular at festive and holiday meals.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

30 min + 1h chilling

🥘Ingredients

servings

Salad

Dressing

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein

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Yield

approx. 600 g salad

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator

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Freezer

Not recommended — mayonnaise separates when thawed

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 100g)

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Calories

210 kcal

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Protein

4 g

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Fat

19 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Toasted bread or baguette

🥂Crackers

🥂Appetizer platter with cold cuts and cheeses

🥂Dry or medium-dry white wine

🥂Lager beer

💡Variations

Add 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped, for a heartier and more protein-rich salad.

Replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter and lower-calorie version.

Add 50 g toasted walnuts or cashews for crunchy texture and flavor.