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Leeks Vinaigrette with Red Bell Pepper and Mint Recipe

Leeks Vinaigrette with Red Bell Pepper and Mint Recipe

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Leeks Vinaigrette with Red Bell Pepper and Mint

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 medium red bell pepper
4 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only)
4 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions:

Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened n all sides.Seal in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop pepper.
Cut leeks in half lengthwise to within 1 inch of base, leaving base intact. Rinse leeks under running water. Add leeks to pot of boiling salted water; reduce heat and simmer until leeks are tender when pierced with knife, about 7 minutes. Drain; cool. Using paper towels, squeeze excess moisture from leeks. Cut leeks completely in half lengthwise. Cut off and discard roots. Cut leeks crosswise into 3-inch pieces. (Bell pepper and leeks can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
Place leeks on platter. Whisk vinegar and mustard in bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over leeks. Sprinkle cheese, walnuts and mint over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	275.18 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat	185.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.62g	32%
Cholesterol	16.69mg	6%
Sodium	259.36mg	11%
Potassium	305.9mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.59g	6%
Sugars	5.55g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	15%
Protein	6.98g	14%
Vitamin C	42.8mg	71%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	37%
Iron	59.3mg	329%
Calcium	169.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.48 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.43g	32%
Cholesterol	9.25mg	6%
Sodium	143.72mg	11%
Potassium	169.51mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.19g	6%
Sugars	3.07g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	15%
Protein	3.87g	14%
Vitamin C	23.7mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	37%
Iron	32.9mg	329%
Calcium	93.8mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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