Crisp Leek Salad Recipes

LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
• Toss the dressing with the leeks.
• Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, seeding them if desired, and add to leeks.
• Add the olives and cilantro and toss well.
• Add more salt and pepper if you like and chill for an hour.

LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the dark green portion of the leeks and discard. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and wash in water, being careful to check all the layers for hidden dirt. Fill a wide pan with water about 1/2-inch high up the sides. Add the leeks, simmer gently for 12 minutes, and then drain.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and balsamic vinegar, and then drizzle in the oil to make an emulsion, whisking constantly. Add in the salt, pepper, and thyme. Lay the leeks lengthwise on small serving platter. Sprinkle with the chopped bacon, drizzle with the dressing, and serve.

CRISP LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the leeks to remove all dirt before slicing. Slice the white and light green portions of the leeks. In a covered saucepan, cook the leeks in a small amount of boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
• Cut tomatoes into thin wedges.
• Combine the leeks, tomato wedges, and chopped hard-boiled egg.
• For the dressing, combine the remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake to mix well.
• Pour the mixture over the salad. Toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain the salad before serving.

CRISP TOFU & LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• Fry tofu for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
• In a bowl, combine sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, chili, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
• Toss tofu and leeks in the prepared vinaigrette.

FARRO SALAD WITH LEEKS, CHICKPEAS AND CURRANTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Using a large rimmed baking sheet, toss leeks with 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread leeks out in a single layer (use a second baking sheet if necessary) and roast, tossing frequently, until golden brown and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, toss leeks with chickpeas, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, chile flakes and garlic. Stir in 2/3 cup oil. Let marinate while you prepare the farro.
• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook farro until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Toss with chickpea mixture. Stir in currants and celery leaf. Taste and add more salt or lemon if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRISPY LEEKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cut leek in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half crosswise. Cut each quarter into long, thin strips. Rinse the strips in hot water and pat dry.
• Toss in a medium bowl with oil.
• In a small bowl combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle flour and spice mix over leeks; toss well to combine.
• Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until the leeks are crispy and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

FRESH AND CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss cucumbers, carrots, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion together in a bowl.
• Scatter lemon zest over the cucumber mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad and toss to coat.
• Chill completely in refrigerator to serve.

CRISPY FRIED LEEKS

Steps:

• Pour peanut oil into heavy small saucepan to depth of 1 inch; heat to 350°F. Fry leeks in small batches until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer fried leeks to paper towels to drain.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put asparagus on a rimmed sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated.
• In a small bowl, stir together leeks, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Sprinkle leeks on top of asparagus, then sprinkle with capers. Roast until asparagus are tender and golden brown, about 12 to 18 minutes.
• While the asparagus stalks roast, make the mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, capers and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil a few drops at a time to create a thick, emulsified dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once asparagus stalks are out of the oven, squeeze a lemon wedge over it and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with mustard sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

PARMESAN CRISP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a sheet pan and place 1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan in piles on the pan.
• Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese starts to brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute. Remove crisps from the pan and cool completely.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil. Add dressing to the chopped Brussels sprouts and toss until coated. Transfer to serving bowl and top with orange wedges, hazelnuts, and red grapes. Garnish with Parmesan crisps.

TURKISH LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the outer layer of the leek. Cut the leek into slices.
• Chop the tomato and cucumber into slices (or cubes if you like)
• Finely chop the parsley.
• Put the cut tomato, cucumber and leek into a bowl and squeeze half a lemon over. Cover with the chopped parsley, and add olive oil, salt and pepper.
• The salad is ready. We always recommend to have a small taste to check if you need to add any extra salt, pepper, lemon or parsley if you wish...

CRISP SIDE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with the croutons, almonds and sesame seeds.