Shiitake Mushroom and Onion Salad

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   In a saucepan over medium heat bring water to boil and then add onions.

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   Boil onions for 3 minutes, drain and rince well.

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   Snip off ends of onions and slip off the peels and then set aside.

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   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and add butter.

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   When the butter melts, lower heat to medium and add mushrooms cooking until the mushrooms brown around edges.

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   Add onions to pan and cook until light brown.

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   push vegetables to edge of pan and pour in vinegar and rum.

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   Cook, scraping the bottom of the skillet, until mixture comes to a boil and reduces to a glaze.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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    Remove from heat and let cool.

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    ***To serve on individual plates: cover salad plates with salad greens (3/4 - 1 cup per serving), spoon mushroom/onion mixture over greens and top with 1/2 ounce of crumbled cheese.

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    ***To serve in a salad bowl: put greens in bowl, top with mushroom/onion mixture.

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    Toss.

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    Add cheese and toss again.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.