An unusually versatile preparation, good as an appetizer, a side dish, or a salad, and as appropriate over lettuce as it is solo. Can be made days and days in advance.

Ingredients

　　1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced

　　1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

　　1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

　　Salt and black pepper to taste

　　Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

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