Leek Salad

Name: Leek Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 4(22)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

Juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
3tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thinly crosswise
2ripe tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
1cucumber
½cup chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
Whisk together lemon and oil with a healthy pinch of salt and several grindings of pepper. Toss with leeks.
Step 2
Core large tomatoes, cut them in half horizontally, and shake out their seeds, squeezing gently. Chop. Peel the cucumber if necessary, cut in two lengthwise, and scoop out seeds with a spoon. Slice thinly.
Step 3
Combine all ingredients, and taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish, and serve.