Shaved Mushroom, Celery, and Sesame Salad
Shaved Mushroom, Celery, and Sesame Salad is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. To de-string the celery, make a small cut into the outer base end of the celery stalk, no more than ⅛-inch deep, and pull along the length of the stalk.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionTo de-string the celery, make a small cut into the outer base end of the celery stalk, no more than ⅛-inch deep, and pull along the length of the stalk.
If it’s a wide stalk, repeat, working around the outer edge, until no more strings are released.
Using a mandoline, cut the celery and mushrooms into paper-thin shavings.
In a large bowl, combine the celery and mushrooms and toss with the lemon juice, vinegar, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt and let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together the tahini and about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth.
Don’t fret if it looks dry and lumpy; just keep stirring.
The consistency should be about that of whipped cream cheese; adjust as needed by adding a bit more water or a bit more tahini.
Season with a pinch of kosher salt, then using the back of a spoon, smear the mixture over your serving platter or bowl or divide it among 4 salad plates.
Add the olive oil and parsley to the mushrooms and gently toss to combine, then pile on top of the tahini.
Sprinkle with a few pinches of flaky salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
Serve immediately, making sure to scrape up the tahini smear along with the mushroom-celery salad.
Eat within an hour or so, as the mushrooms start releasing liquid as the salad sits.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.