LEEKS VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Mustard     Vegetable     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Bacon     Ham     Leek     Winter     Parsley     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium leeks (3 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 oz thinly sliced pancetta, chilled
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut off dark green tops of leeks and trim root ends. Halve each leek lengthwise to within 2 inches of root end. Rinse well under cold running water to wash away sand. Cover leeks with cold water in a 12-inch heavy skillet. Add salt and simmer leeks, uncovered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer leeks to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • While leeks simmer, finely chop pancetta, then cook in 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl until emulsified. Add leeks and gently toss to coat. Serve topped with pancetta and parsley.

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