Leek Salad

Name: Leek Salad
Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 3 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thinly crosswise; 2 ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thinly crosswise
2 ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber
1/2 cup chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

1

Whisk together lemon and oil with a healthy pinch of salt and several grindings of pepper.
2

Toss with leeks.
3

Core large tomatoes, cut them in half horizontally, and shake out their seeds, squeezing gently.
4

Chop.
5

Peel the cucumber if necessary, cut in two lengthwise, and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
6

Slice thinly.
7

Combine all ingredients, and taste and adjust seasoning.
8

Garnish, and serve.