Leek Salad
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- Yield: 4 servings.