Leek and Tomato Vinaigrette

Here's an elegant but very simple starter for a romantic dinner for two.

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Servings: 2

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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 Ontario Leeks
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) water
  • 1 small Ontario Greenhouse Tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) bottled vinaigrette dressing (oil-and-vinegar dressing)
  • Ontario Hydroponic Boston or Green Leaf Lettuce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • Pepper

Instructions

Cut off root end and tough green tops of each leek; wash thoroughly to remove dirt. Cut into 2 to 3 inch (5 to 8 cm) lengths. Place in shallow microwaveable dish just large enough to hold leeks in single layer. Sprinkle with water; cover and microwave at High for 3 to 4 min. or until tender-crisp. Drain immediately; cut in half lengthwise and return to dish. Sprinkle with chopped tomato and pour dressing over all. Refrigerate until chilled.

Arrange leeks and tomato on lettuce lined plates. Sprinkle with parsley and season to taste with pepper. Serves 2.

Note: Microwave recipes tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. Power level terminology in microwave ovens varies; check your owner's manual and use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). If your oven differs, cooking times may vary.

Nutritional information

  • Protein: 4.0 grams
  • Fat: 7.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30.0 grams
  • Calories: 199