Marinated Mushrooms are button mushrooms, briefly sauteed then marinated in a simple, homemade Italian dressing. This 15-minute mushroom recipe makes the perfect, healthy topping and condiment for salads, sandwiches, and snacks. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free!
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
I'm dedicating this scrumptious recipe to my dad who told me that marinated mushrooms belonged on my blog. He was right!
He’s such a fan of them, and I never tire of hearing him talk about how he makes them.
So, what’s a girl to do but take his advice, write a recipe inspired by him, and dedicate it to him.
How to serve marinated mushrooms
These mushrooms will quickly become your favorite add ons to:
- leafy salads
- pasta salads
- cold sandwiches
- BBQ side dish
- antipasto appetizer (serve with toothpicks)
- a healthy snack for any occasion
Now that you know how to serve these beauties, let's get down to brass tacks!
How to make marinated mushrooms
* See full recipe below
Step 1. Prepare mushrooms by slicing into halves or quarters (or leave whole if they're small enough).
Step 2. Briefly saute the mushrooms in oil over medium heat until tender; allow to cool.
Step 3. Whisk together ingredients for Italian vinaigrette.
Step 4. Place mushrooms in a storage container and pour the vinaigrette over the mushrooms.
Step 6. Serve immediately, or allow to refrigerate and marinate up to 5 days, stirring as needed. Serve chilled.
Is it OK to marinate mushrooms overnight?
Yes, in fact, the longer you allow them to marinate (maximum 5 days), the better they taste.
Their flavor develops more every day, so making them a day or two in advance is highly recommended!
Do marinated mushrooms need to be refrigerated?
Yes, they do need to be refrigerated, both during and after the marinating process.
Even though mushrooms are often kept at room temperature, the minute you combine them with the marinade for this recipe, they need to be chilled to prevent spoilage.
How long do marinated mushrooms last in the fridge?
These marinated mushrooms last up to five days in the refrigerator.
According to my dad though, they won't make it that long b/c you can't help yourself eating them one by one.
Marinated Mushroom Ingredients:
- button mushrooms
- extra virgin olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- fresh garlic
- dried onion flakes
- Italian seasoning
- cane sugar
- crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Kitchen Tools I use for this recipe:
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Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Button Mushrooms 5 cups, halved
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup White Wine Vinegar
- 4 cloves Garlic finely grated
- 1 Tbsp Dried Onion Flakes
- 2 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Sugar optional
- 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Recipe Instructions
Heat the mushrooms:
- Heat OLIVE OIL in skillet on medium high heat.
- Add MUSHROOMS; sauté a few minutes until tender; remove from heat and allow to cool.
Make the Italian vinaigrette
- 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.
Add marinade to mushrooms
- Place MUSHROOMS in an airtight container; pour the vinaigrette over them.
- Serve immediately, or allow to refrigerate and marinate up to 5 days, stirring as needed.
Serving ideas:
- Top your favorite leafy salad, pasta salad, sandwich, or wrap. Or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack for any occasion.
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Can you reuse the marinade?
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.
Thank you
You're very welcome 🙂
I bet these would be yummy warmed up, too! They sound fab.
Thanks Jori! I've not had them warmed, but I bet you're right 🙂
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.
So glad to hear it, Sara! Hope you love it homemade 😉
I love that the vinaigrette is homemade!
Thanks Ellen...yep, it's my fav like that!
I want to try these soon. Mushrooms are my happy food, I could eat them with every meal!
Happy food...I love it! 🙂
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!
Yay thanks Lauren! I always love to hear that 🙂
I love my dad too! Can't resist such great inspiration.
Awww, love hearing that Cindy 🙂
I think these marinated mushrooms would taste amazing on pasta or even an alfredo pasta. It would kick the flavor up a notch.
Yum! Love that idea, Sandi! Now I want alfredo pasta 😉
Such a great easy recipe!!! Mushrooms look amazing!
Thanks so much, Tisha! Aways love to hear that 😉
Can't believe I've never marinated mushrooms before - will have to change that! These sound amazing!
Thanks Lisa! Hope you love them like I do...can't wait to see what you come up with! 🙂
I am so obsessed with mushrooms! they're my favourite thing for breakfast on weekends with eggs and toast!
Awesome Georgie! I think you'll love this recipe 🙂
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!
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 🙂
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!
Haha AWESOME Stephanie! I'm so glad they appeal to you and hope you get to make them sometime. Enjoy! 🙂
You are talking my language now -- mushrooms are one of our favorites! This is a keeper.
Yay Lisa! Glad to hear it! Hope you get to try the recipe sometime 🙂
Great side for a dinner! yum 🙂
Thanks Tara. Sometimes I eat them all by themselves...for dinner 😉
I have never tried marinated mushrooms but I like the idea. Especially when using Italian dressing as a marinade 🙂
Awesome Julia...hope you get to try it sometime! 🙂