Leek and vinaigrette salad (Scottish-style)

Leek and vinaigrette salad (Scottish-style)

Appetizers

A salad of young leeks, chopped and dressed with a cider vinegar and parsley vinaigrette. Simple, fresh, and perfect as a side dish.

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Leeks are a staple ingredient in Scottish cuisine. This light salad can be prepared in just a few minutes and pairs well with meat dishes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time—
  • Total15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodNo cooking required
  • Estimated cost$4.30 $1.08 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.19
  • $0.28
  • $0.04
  • $0.79

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the leeks and chop them into 2 cm pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Prepare a dressing using the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and parsley. ≈ 3 min
  3. Arrange the leeks in a salad bowl and drizzle with dressing. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Leek and vinaigrette salad (Scottish-style)

  • 2 young leeks per person (up to 4)$3.19
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil$0.28
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice$0.04
  • 2 tablespoons of parsley$0.79

Total$4.30

that's $1.08 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 young leeks per person (up to 4)
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • A pinch of sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of parsley

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