More Great Recipes: Gluten-Free | Lettuce/Vegetable | Vegan | Vegetarian


Raw Leek Salad


User Avatar
Member since 2012
Got a question about this recipe?
Use our BakeBot Ai Chat for instant answers.
No Video

Serves 2 or 4 small | Prep Time 10 | Cook Time

Why I Love This Recipe

FEATURING:Leeks, tomatoes, and cucumber.

Yet another minimalist recipe, adapted from NY Times' Mark Bittman, that's full of summer freshness. SPOILER ALERT: This is quite an oniony salad! You can use the green parts of the leeks- just take out any parts that are very tough (sometimes the first 2-3 inches of the leaves). Reserve for 30-60 min (or more) if you want to tone down the leek taste. You can add cilantro or parsley if you have any handy but I often don't when I happen to make this recipe!


Ingredients You'll Need

Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste (approx. 2 Tbsp if using pre-squeezed lemon juice)
1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 leek, white and green parts, washed and sliced thinly crosswise
1 ripe tomato or a handful of cherry tomatoes, cubed in 1/2-1 inch cubes
1/2 cucumber, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 can (approx. 3/4 cup) of cooked chickpeas or beans of your choice (lentils, etc.), washed and drained (optional)
1/2 cup chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)


Directions

In a bowl, toss the leeks, cucumbers, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Add lemon and oil with a healthy pinch of salt and several grindings of pepper. Add parsley and cilantro (if using). Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish, and serve.


Questions, Comments & Reviews


'CHEF' the Film Cookbook: Recipes from El Jefe
By CHEF the Film

7 Recipes

11878 Downloads
FREE
The Official "Burnt" Movie Cookbook
By Burnt Movie Cookbook

7 Recipes

51222 Downloads
FREE
Disney's Tinker Bell Secret of the Wings Cookbook
By BakeSpace Fairies

6 Recipes

489 Downloads
FREE
Mixed Berry Tart
Mixed Berry Tart
Slutty Brownies
Slutty Brownies
Torta Cubana
Torta Cubana
Hi, I'm BakeBot.

Way beyond a chatbot, I can seamlessly interact with BakeSpace recipes and cookbooks, making modifications and answering cooking questions a breeze.

FYI, I’m new, still in beta and you are among the first to chat with me. If you notice a glitch, let us know.
Want to create a recipe? Try our BakeBot AI Recipe Maker!