Greek Leeks Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Greek Leeks Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 leeks; 1 green onion, minced; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon sugar; 18 black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste); 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; ¼ cup olive oil; ½ cup tomatoes, diced; 12 Greek olives; mint sprig (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 leeks
1 green onion, minced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
18 black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup tomatoes, diced
12 Greek olives
mint sprig (to garnish)

1
Cut roots off leeks, leaving a thin piece of the hard root end to hold the leeks together.
2
Trim the tops, leaving 1-inch of green leaves.
3
Cut leeks lengthwise into halves.
4
Wash very well, so that no dirt remains.
5
Steam until crisply tender, about 8-10 minutes.
6
Remove from pot and dry thoroughly.
7
Combine the green onion, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, pepper and chopped mint in a small bowl.
8
Gradually whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
9
Arrange warm leeks in a single layer on a serving platter.
10
Pour vinaigrette over all parts.
11
Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and olives on top.
12
Leave at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
13
Garnish with fresh mint, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 leeks, 1 green onion, minced, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Greek Leeks Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Greek Leeks Vinaigrette

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