Geoduck & Mushroom Salad

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 small geoduck clam, very thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cup assorted fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp stone-ground mustard
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp hot sauce, or to taste (recommended: Tabasco)
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce (1/2 cup per serving)
• 1 tsp freshly chopped chives
• 1 tsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/8 cup chopped fresh mango

Directions

1. In a stainless steel bowl mix together the prepared geoduck, onions, and mushrooms. Cover and set aside in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

2. In a small bowl add the oil, rice wine vinegar and mustard and combine well. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Carefully add hot sauce to your liking.

3. Add a little dressing to the geoduck salad and let marinate for a further 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

4. Toss the chopped romaine lettuce, chives, cilantro and mango in a serving bowl and top with the geoduck salad.

Ashley's Recommendations: Throw in some walnuts for extra crunch!

Recipe source: Foodnetwork.com