LEEK SALAD

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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