Marinated Mushrooms are button mushrooms sauteed then marinated in a simple, homemade Italian dressing. This easy mushroom recipe makes the perfect, side dish, snack, or salad topping.
I'm dedicating this scrumptious recipe to my dad who loves mushrooms that are marinated! They're the perfect accessory to just about anything you would serve for just about any occasion. Who doesn't love zesty Italian marinated mushrooms next to these baked chicken thighs or spinach artichoke dip!
Marinated mushroom recipe ingredients
- mushrooms - I used baby bellas (you can use white mushrooms too)
- extra virgin olive oil - or preferred oil
- white wine vinegar - or any vinegar
- fresh garlic - you could use garlic powder, but fresh garlic rules!
- dried onion flakes - or onion powder
- Italian seasoning - storebought or make your own
- cane sugar - optional
- crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
How to marinate mushrooms
- Slice mushrooms into halves or quarters (or leave whole if they're small enough).
- Briefly saute the mushrooms in oil over medium heat until tender; allow to cool.
- Whisk together ingredients for Italian vinaigrette.
- Place mushrooms in a storage container and pour the vinaigrette over the mushrooms.
- Refrigerate and marinate up to 5 days, stirring as needed. Serve chilled.
How to serve marinated mushrooms
Serve these juicy mushrooms in or next to:
- leafy salads
- pasta salads
- super bowl foods
- chicken entrees
- pulled pork
- antipasto appetizer platter
- snacks
If you're interested in the health and nutritional benefits of mushrooms, check out this Harvard food feature article.
Do marinated mushrooms need to be refrigerated?
Yes, they do need to be refrigerated. Once they have been marinated, the vinegar starts to break the mushrooms down. If they're not held in refrigeration, they can spoil quickly.
How long can you marinate mushrooms?
These mushrooms last up to five days in the refrigerator. Every day, the flavor only deepens, making them more addictive. According to my dad though, they won't make it 5 days because you can't help yourself eating them one by one.
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Easy Marinated Mushrooms
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds Button Mushrooms, 5 cups, halved
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ cup White Wine Vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sugar, optional
- ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat OLIVE OIL in skillet on medium high heat.
- Add MUSHROOMS and sauté a few minutes until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine OLIVE OIL, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, GARLIC, ONION FLAKES, ITALIAN SEASONING, (optional) SUGAR, CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES, SALT, and PEPPER; whisk until creamy and well combined.
- Place MUSHROOMS in an airtight container and pour vinaigrette over them.
- Refrigerate and marinate up to 5 days, stirring as needed. Serve chilled.
Traci's Recipe Notes
- pasta salads
- super bowl foods
- chicken entrees
- pulled pork
- antipasto appetizer
- snacks
NUTRITION
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Therese Fila says
Can you reuse the marinade?
Traci Antonovich says
Hi Therese, I serve the mushrooms in the marinade and discard it when they're gone. I haven't tried reusing it. Please let me know if you do. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you on that one.
Therese fila says
Thank you
Traci Antonovich says
You're very welcome 🙂
Jori says
I bet these would be yummy warmed up, too! They sound fab.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Jori! I've not had them warmed, but I bet you're right 🙂
Sara | Belly Rumbles says
So glad your dad convinced you to share this recipe with us. It looks so easy and tasty. I've always purchased marinated mushrooms before, not any more, will be giving your recipe a go.
Traci Antonovich says
So glad to hear it, Sara! Hope you love it homemade 😉
Ellen says
I love that the vinaigrette is homemade!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Ellen...yep, it's my fav like that!
Sara Lehman says
I want to try these soon. Mushrooms are my happy food, I could eat them with every meal!
Traci Antonovich says
Happy food...I love it! 🙂
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
Will be passing this recipe along to my mushroom-loving fiance! He's always looking for new ways to enjoy them and this looks delish!
Traci Antonovich says
Yay thanks Lauren! I always love to hear that 🙂
Cindy says
I love my dad too! Can't resist such great inspiration.
Traci Antonovich says
Awww, love hearing that Cindy 🙂
Sandi says
I think these marinated mushrooms would taste amazing on pasta or even an alfredo pasta. It would kick the flavor up a notch.
Traci Antonovich says
Yum! Love that idea, Sandi! Now I want alfredo pasta 😉
Tisha says
Such a great easy recipe!!! Mushrooms look amazing!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much, Tisha! Aways love to hear that 😉
Lisa Bryan says
Can't believe I've never marinated mushrooms before - will have to change that! These sound amazing!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Lisa! Hope you love them like I do...can't wait to see what you come up with! 🙂
georgie says
I am so obsessed with mushrooms! they're my favourite thing for breakfast on weekends with eggs and toast!
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Georgie! I think you'll love this recipe 🙂
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
My sister loves marinated mushrooms so much that when she was little, she cried when they were gone. Your recipe looks really delicious and easy. The hardest part will be waiting for them to marinate in the fridge!
Traci Antonovich says
Omgosh she cried when the mushrooms were gone? That's the most adorable thing I've heard all day! Hope you get to try these sometime...and share them with your sister 🙂
Stephanie says
I eat mushrooms pretty regularly but never thought to marinate them like this. Not sure why but seems so easy & delicious. Can't wait to try your Dads mushrooms!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha AWESOME Stephanie! I'm so glad they appeal to you and hope you get to make them sometime. Enjoy! 🙂
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
You are talking my language now -- mushrooms are one of our favorites! This is a keeper.
Traci Antonovich says
Yay Lisa! Glad to hear it! Hope you get to try the recipe sometime 🙂
Tara says
Great side for a dinner! yum 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Tara. Sometimes I eat them all by themselves...for dinner 😉
Julia says
I have never tried marinated mushrooms but I like the idea. Especially when using Italian dressing as a marinade 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Julia...hope you get to try it sometime! 🙂