Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
6 leeks (about 2 1/2 pounds), roots and all but 1 inch of green tops trimmed, halved lengthwise and washed well
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. With kitchen twine, tie the leeks into 2 bundles, with the green tops at the same ends. Add the bundles to the boiling water. Reduce heat, and simmer until the leeks are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the leeks; rinse under cold water. Drain well, and gently pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Step 2
Make the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, garlic, and basil. Slowly whisk in the oil in a fine stream. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
Step 3
Gently toss the leeks in the bowl with the vinaigrette, coating well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.
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