Marinated Mussel Salad

Ingredients

• 5 lb (2.2 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil
• 1/4 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
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Method

1. 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.

2. 2

   Steam mussels in steamer for approximately 6 minutes.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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