Ingredients

  • 1 pound white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 4 large celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup (about 5-ounces) crumbled Pecorino Romano

Method

  • Place the mushrooms in a medium bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Layer the mushrooms on the bottom of a straight-sided glass salad bowl.
  • Place the celery in the same medium bowl used to toss the mushrooms.
  • Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Layer the celery on top of the mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle the parsley over the celery.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled cheese over the parsley.
  • Serve.