Crisp Leek Salad

Name: Crisp Leek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 medium leeks, sliced 1/2 inch thick (2 1/2 cups); 2 medium tomatoes; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped; 1/3 cup salad oil or 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon parsley, snipped; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by breezermom

"This recipe originates in Wales. From Classic International Recipes. Use only the white and light green portions of the leeks.....I couldn't include that in the ingredients for some reason. Prep and cook time does not include the one hour chilling time."

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photo by twissis

Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

8 medium leeks, sliced 1/2 inch thick (2 1/2 cups)
2 medium tomatoes
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
¹⁄₃ cup salad oil or 1/3 cup olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley, snipped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper

directions

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.

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Reviews

Made for the Wales region of CQ4 & the Happy Campers team – I made your recipe as written originally, but on 1st taste test felt that 1 hard-boiled egg got lost among the other ingredients for 4-6 servings, so I added another & enjoyed its greater presence as a matter of personal preference. That said, this is a tasty salad & part of its wider appeal is that it’s an excellent choice to accompany almost any main-dish. I served it as part of a “Welcome to Iceland” dinner menu w/an oven-baked chicken dish (also CQ4), buttered baby carrots & wild rice. Thx for sharing this recipe w/Iceland & our California guests.

twissis
Very nice salad. Love the leeks mild flavour.

MsPia
Delish!! I left out the hard boiled egg. Loved the flavors. What a great way to have leeks! Made for ZWT 2012 by a Herbaceous Curvaceous Honey!

Sharon123