Easter Recipes > Leeks with Mustard Dressing

This recipe is part of the Easter 2007 Recipes Menu


Starter - Leeks with Mustard Dressing
Main Course - Springtime Saddle of Lamb
Dessert - Toffee Apple Pudding

How to make leeks with mustard dressing:
The mild onion flavour of the leeks goes well with this easy mustard dressing.



Ingredients

8 small leeks
1–2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 hard boiled egg
5 tablespoons light olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
seasoning to taste
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Steam the leeks until just tender.
- Stir together the mustard and vinegar.
- Mash the egg yolk thoroughly into the vinegar mixture.
- Add the oil until you have a smooth sauce. Season to taste.
- Drain the leeks well.
- Place the leeks in a serving dish and spoon the dressing over them and leave to cool.
- Finely chop the egg white and mix it with the parsley and scatter over the leeks.
- Chill until ready to serve.



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