Marinated Mussel Salad

Ingredients

- 4 Servings +

5 lb (2.2 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
0.5 cup (125 mL) canola oil
0.25 cup (60 mL) red wine vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) sliced red onion
1 cup (250 mL) chopped scallions
2 tbsp (30 mL) dried thyme
1 pinch salt & pepper
3 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse fresh PEI Mussels under tap water. Tap any mussels that are still open and discard any that do not close after being tapped and rinsed. Set aside.

Step 2

Steam mussels in steamer for approximately 6 minutes.

Step 3

Place in bowl and let cool. Remove the mussels from the shells. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add red onion and scallions and let stand for 1 hour.

Step 5

Pour marinade over mussels in bowl several times to evenly coat mussels. Mussels should soak in marinade for at least 1 hour.

Step 6

Just before serving, pour a little of the marinade over mussels. Serve alone or add to pasta salad or green salad.

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