Oyster Mushroom Shawarma Salad

Ingredients

Salad Base

• 1 head of lettuce, chopped

• 1 beef tomato, diced

• 3 radishes, sliced

• ½ pepper, chopped

Bala Dressing

• 70 g Bala Cheese

• 2 garlic cloves, grated

• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp sumac

Shawarma-Style Mushrooms

• 300 g oyster mushrooms

• 2 tbsp Bala Cheese Olive Oil (for marinade)

Spice Mix

• 1 tbsp allspice

• 1 tbsp ground coriander

• 1 tbsp cumin

• 1 tsp sumac

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp ginger powder

• 1 tsp ground cloves

1. Make the dressing: Mix Bala Cheese, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, garlic, and sumac until creamy.

2. Prep the salad: Add lettuce, tomato, radish, and pepper to a large bowl.

3. Marinate the mushrooms: Coat the oyster mushrooms with olive oil, Bala Cheese, and all the spices.

4. Grill: Roast or grill until golden and crisp on the edges. Assemble: Toss the salad with the Bala dressing. Finish: Top with the warm grilled mushrooms and serve.