Classic Leek Salad

Name: Classic Leek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 leeks, trimmed; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp shallot, minced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Tender poached leeks served warm with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, chopped eggs, and fresh chives.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

FrenchSaladStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 leeks, trimmed
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp shallot, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Lower 4 trimmed leeks into boiling water and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
3

Whisk 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp minced shallot, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper in a bowl.
4

Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
5

Drain leeks thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
6

Arrange warm leeks on a platter, pour vinaigrette over them, and top with 2 finely chopped hard-boiled eggs and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Classic Leek Salad?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Lower 4 trimmed leeks into boiling water and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife."

Why pat it dry first in Classic Leek Salad?

Step 5 reads: "Drain leeks thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 5 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of leeks in Classic Leek Salad?

The entry for Classic Leek Salad calls for 4 leeks, trimmed. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

Is Classic Leek Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Classic Leek Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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