Roasted Shiitake and Orange Salad With Citrus Ponzu

Tart and tangy Ponzu Sauce, roasted shiitake mushrooms, fresh orange slices, celery, almonds and baby greens come together to create a brightly flavorful and hearty salad that’s just as satisfying served on the side or as the main course.

Roasted Shiitake and Orange Salad With Citrus Ponzu [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Citrus Ponzu:

• One 6-inch piece dried kombu
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

For the Roasted Shiitake Salad with Oranges and Almonds:

• 4 cups shiitake mushrooms
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 4 or 5 oranges, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 cup celery, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• About 6 cups baby greens
• 1 cup roasted, salted almonds

Preparation

For the Salad:

1. Heat the oven to 450ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
2. Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel (do not rinse under running water). Slice into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss the mushrooms with olive oil and spread them out into an even layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
3. Roast the mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, until they are a rich golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

For the citrus ponzu:

1. Tear the kombu into two pieces and put them into a medium size nonreactive saucepan. Pour the soy sauce, orange juice, and lime juice over the kombu. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the dried shiitakes and rice vinegar. Let the ponzu sit at room temperature for 3 hours (up to 8 hours).
3. Pour the ponzu through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Discard the kombu and bonito flakes. Whisk in the sesame oil. Store ponzu sauce in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

To assemble the salad:

1. Put the baby greens in a bowl or divide among individual plates. Scatter the celery, roasted mushrooms, and orange pieces over the greens. Drizzle with ponzu sauce and top with almonds.

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