Leeks Vinaigrette

Name: Leeks Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 , leeks (1 to 1½ inches in diameter, with 8 to 9 inches of white and light-green parts), white and light-green parts only; , Table salt for simmering leeks; 2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ¾ cup, fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons, finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely, chopped fresh parsley, divided; ¼ teaspoon, pepper; 1½ tablespoons, red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon, Dijon mustard; 1 , garlic clove, minced to paste

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2021

Main Courses

Vegetables

This sweet, tender allium plays the lead in a classic French preparation.

SERVES4

TIME1¼ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Leeks are part of the onion family, but when they're cooked, their flavor is sweeter and milder than that of their pungent relations, making them a great base for a starter or side dish. We started by trimming away the dark-green tops and t...

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