Mushrooms are a super food that helps people sleep. The great news about white button mushrooms (also known as crimini mushrooms) is that it is available all year around. Five ounces of raw crimini mushrooms provide 25% of the daily value for tryptophan. Other nutritious elements of the crimini mushroom include selenium, vitamin b2, copper and niacin. Our mushroom salad epitomizes effortless entertaining that will help you get a better night’s sleep.

Mushroom Salad Recipe

Ingredients
1 pound fresh white mushrooms (also known as button mushrooms or crimini mushrooms)
1 cup sliced celery thinly sliced on an angle
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shaved Parmiginao-Reggiano
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
Salt to taste

Directions
1. Whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl (salt to taste).
2. In a separate bowl, mix together mushrooms, celery and parsley.
3. Liberally drizzle the salad with the salad dressing from step 1 until evenly coated.
4. Divide the salad onto plates and scatter shaved Parmiginao-Reggiano cheese on top of the mushroom salad. Serve immediately. Yields 6 servings.

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