Tomato And Leek Salad Recipe 55

BLT: BEEF, LEEK AND TOMATO SALAD - WITH BACON DRESSING - AN EXTRA "B"!

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
• Bring steaks to room temperature, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place the steaks on the grill, cook meat 10 to 12 minutes for pink centers. Turn twice and let meat rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• While meat cooks, brown bacon in a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Chop the leeks then soak in a large bowl of water or separate the chopped leeks by running under water. Dry the leeks in a kitchen towel.
• Place cooked bacon on paper towels to drain. Pour off all but about a tablespoon of bacon drippings then add leeks and wilt down. Season cooked leeks with salt and peppe, to taste.
• Transfer the cooked bacon to a food processor and add Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, some black pepper and a splash of water. Turn processor on and stream in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
• On each dinner plate, arrange a bed of shredded romaine and thickly sliced tomatoes. Slice meat against the grain of the steak. Arrange the steak over the sliced tomatoes. Scatter the leeks over the sliced steaks and pour bacon dressing down over the top.

LEEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon and oil with a healthy pinch of salt and several grindings of pepper. Toss with leeks.
• 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.
• Combine all ingredients, and taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish, and serve.

TOMATO AND LEEK SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, salt, pepper, oil, honey and mustard together in a bowl; set aside. Fry bacon until a little crispy; drain on a paper towel. Mix bacon, tomatoes and leek together. Toss in dressing and serve.

BAKED LEEK AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Spray an oven proof gratin dish with veggie spray.
• Cover bottom of dish with half the leek slices and layer half the tomato slices over to cover.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle half the olive oil over all.
• Make a second layer, ending with the tomato slices, salt and pepper and olive oil.
• Top with Jalapeno and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake, uncovered,in 400F oven for 30 minutes.

POTATO, LEEK AND MOREL SALAD WITH TRUFFLE OIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salad, place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Bring a medium-size pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add the leeks and poach until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the morels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Toss in the potatoes and season with salt.
• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk in the truffle oil. Toss the vinaigrette with the morel mixture. Cut the leeks in half lengthwise. Mound the salad in the center of 4 plates and prop the leek halves around the salad. Serve immediately.

LEEK TOMATO DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers, rosemary, thyme and sage.
• Place leeks in the bottom of a large baking dish. Layer with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Top with the crushed cracker mixture, and drizzle with melted butter
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

BEEF, LEEK AND TOMATO SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
• Bring steaks to room temperature, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Place the steaks on the grill, cook meat 10 to 12 minutes for pink centers. Turn twice and let meat rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• While meat cooks, brown bacon in a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Chop the leeks then soak in a large bowl of water or separate the chopped leeks by running under water. Dry the leeks in a kitchen towel.
• Place cooked bacon on paper towels to drain. Pour off all but about a tablespoon of bacon drippings then add leeks and wilt down. Season cooked leeks with salt and peppe, to taste.
• Transfer the cooked bacon to a food processor and add Worcestershire, vinegar, mustard, some black pepper and a splash of water. Turn processor on and stream in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
• On each dinner plate, arrange a bed of shredded romaine and thickly sliced tomatoes. Slice meat against the grain of the steak. Arrange the steak over the sliced tomatoes. Scatter the leeks over the sliced steaks and pour bacon dressing down over the top.