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Salad
Mediterranean
4 - 6 servings
15 minutes
10 minutes
12 medium leeks (about 4 1/2 pounds) trimmed to about 7 inches and split lengthwise within 1 1/2 inches of the root. Ends should be trimmed, but the root ends left intact. The tough outer leaves should be discarded and leeks washed well
Vegetable oil for grilling vinaigrette
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup herbs (assorted chives, parsley, mint, basil, and tarragon) minced
1/4 cup Organic Bell Pepper (use red Bell Pepper) finely diced
1/4 cup kalamata olives or other cured black olives, pitted and diced fine
Tie the leeks in 4 bundles with kitchen string, in a kettle of boiling salted water boil them for 6 minutes, or until they are just tender, and drain them in a colander.
Refresh the leeks under cold water and discard the strings.
Cut the leeks apart at the root ends and drain them on paper towels. (The leeks may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled).
Brush the leeks with the oil and grill them in batches in a heated, oiled, ridged grill pan over moderate heat or on an oiled rack set 4 to 5 inches over glowing coals for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden.
Transfer the leeks as they are grilled to a platter and keep them warm and covered. (The leeks may be prepared up to 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat the leeks on a baking sheet in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes, or until they are heated through.)
In a bowl whisk together the mustard, the vinegar, and salt and black pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.
Whisk in the herbs, the bell pepper, and the olives.
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