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Raw mushrooms in a salad

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OofyProsser2 · 11/06/2025 21:32

When I was a kid, I seem to remember adults eating salads made of finely sliced raw mushrooms. Absolutely revolting.

does anyone else remember this or was it just my family? Maybe you eat them now?

Yabu- yum yum feed more more of those raw mushrooms
Yanbu- it’s a no

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HiddenInCubeOfCheese · 11/06/2025 23:02

Major stalwart in my local childhood Pizza Hut salad bar.

DuesToTheDirt · 11/06/2025 23:02

I also love a raw mushroom sandwich. Butter, sliced mushroms, salt, mayo, mmmm.

ScrambledEggs12 · 11/06/2025 23:00

I eat them raw occasionally out of the packet when cooking with them.

My 10 year old only likes raw mushrooms, hates them cooked, and picks them out of Bolognaise etc.

Didimum · 11/06/2025 22:55

Raw shiitake mushrooms are delicious.

OrsolaRosso · 11/06/2025 22:45

TheSpottedZebra · 11/06/2025 21:53

Yes please, I'd like this too!

My 'recipe' for a delicious fridge snack is: open fridge and select mushroom. Pull out stalk, and eat. Fill the hole it left with mayo, and savour.

Repeat as necessary.

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I like this recipe!

But would add in giving the mushroom a wash before eating!

BaronessBomburst · 11/06/2025 22:45

You need to eat them with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkling of salt.
Divine!

tobee · 11/06/2025 22:40

Ooh yes! Love em. Eat them while preparing them frequently. Need to be nice and fresh though.

Tbry24 · 11/06/2025 22:38

I love them raw, always eat some when I’m slicing to cook.

a lovely sandwich filler is raw mushroom, sweetcorn and mayo with some crunchy lettuce or spring onion.

my DP loves mushrooms but can’t believe I eat them raw and my DC hates them in any capacity.

BigALittleABouncingB · 11/06/2025 22:13

I love eating raw mushrooms and have very happy memories of eating raw mushrooms, purchased from a roadside farm seller (who also sold duck eggs) with my father when I was about 5 or 6 yo and my mum getting upset because she was planning to cook them. She did cook the duck eggs, and they were very odd.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 11/06/2025 22:09

I have never had raw mushrooms in a shop bought salad, a pack of stir fry yes but never in a salad

RedRoss86 · 11/06/2025 22:05

MamaGarl85 · 11/06/2025 21:44

Am I the only person who has literally never heard of anyone eating raw mushrooms?!

Same! I didn't know this was a thing 😅
I actually thought you couldn't eat raw mushrooms....

Every day is a school day!

daff0di1 · 11/06/2025 22:04

Raw mushrooms I love, I can't stand cooked mushrooms

Lastandfirst · 11/06/2025 22:04

If I’m making something with mushrooms I peel, pull the stork off and spread on a dollop of cream cheese, salt and pepper. My cooking Hors d’Oeuvres.

minipie · 11/06/2025 21:56

Ooh I’d forgotten all about raw mushrooms

<adds mushrooms to food shop>

They have to be very fresh to be nice raw. If you cut a slice it should snap not bend. After a few days in the fridge they’re spongy and only good for cooking

PeloMom · 11/06/2025 21:56

If you think they’re spongy you haven’t had them fresh; they must have been picked a while ago

Lozza70 · 11/06/2025 21:54

I love a raw mushroom. DS2 used to have one each night before bed. When he used to ask for a snack just when he was supposed to go to bed, procrastination special, we always said no problem and gave him a mushroom🤣

ArcticBells · 11/06/2025 21:53

Love raw mushrooms!

TheSpottedZebra · 11/06/2025 21:53

Floranan · 11/06/2025 21:50

Oooo can you share it please

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Yes please, I'd like this too!

My 'recipe' for a delicious fridge snack is: open fridge and select mushroom. Pull out stalk, and eat. Fill the hole it left with mayo, and savour.

Repeat as necessary.

ninjahamster · 11/06/2025 21:53

Oh I love raw mushrooms!

HeartandSeoul · 11/06/2025 21:53

🍄 I love raw mushrooms too, but I read recently that they aren’t good for you, so don’t eat them anymore ☹️. I may be wrong though. Everything in moderation, I guess.

Iudncuewbccgrcb · 11/06/2025 21:51

Love a raw mushroom. Not eaten one for years for some reason but used to have them in a 'salad' when I was about 9 and left to make tea for myself and siblings.

Chopped apple, raw mushroom, grapes, jacobs cream crackers a laughing cow triangle and cheddar cheese. Every Tuesday night. Might not be your traditional meal but contained 3 of the 5 a day, protein and carbohydrates. A well balanced plate!

stripeymonster · 11/06/2025 21:51

Raw mushrooms in a salad definitely but no dressing until you are about to eat it. Love peeling raw mushrooms too.

Floranan · 11/06/2025 21:50

Ilovemyshed · 11/06/2025 21:35

I have a great recipe for mushrooms marinated in a minty vinaigrette. They are yum.

Oooo can you share it please

Original poster
OofyProsser2 · 11/06/2025 21:50

Thanks everyone. This thread is an eye opener.

Interested in people saying they are crunchy. To me they are a bit spongy.

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Wheech · 11/06/2025 21:49

I voted YANBU but feel like I want to try again with raw mushrooms because I love them cooked so much. Last time I tried raw they were grim.

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