Polish Creamy Leek Salad - Surowka z Pora
Polish creamy leeks salad with tart apple, walnuts, dill, and a tangy yogurt-horseradish dressing. A classic surówka ready in 20 minutes.
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Equipment
- large pot
- Colander or fine-mesh strainer
- Ice bath or cold water bowl
- Paper towels or clean kitchen towel
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 leeks medium, white and pale green parts only
- 1 apple tart, cut into matchsticks
- 50 g walnuts chopped and toasted
- 2-3 tbsp dill fresh, chopped
Dressing
- 150 g full-fat Greek yogurt or thick sour cream
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp horseradish
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Slice the 3 leeks into thin half-moons. Use only the white and pale green parts.
- Add the leeks to the boiling water and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drain immediately, then rinse under cold water or shock in an ice bath.
- Pat the leeks very dry. This matters. Wet leeks will dilute the dressing.
- While the leeks dry, whisk together the 150 g full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1-2 tsp horseradish, salt and white pepper to taste, and 1/4 teaspoon celery seed.
- Add the leeks, 1 apple (cut into matchsticks), 50 g walnuts (toasted), and 2-3 tbsp dill (chopped) to a large bowl.
- Spoon in the dressing and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a little more salt, pepper, or lemon if needed.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can settle.
Notes
Dry the leeks completely - wet leeks will water down the dressing, and you'll lose all that creamy texture.
Blanch, don't overcook - one to two minutes in well-salted boiling water is all you need.
Cut the apple last and toss immediately
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1160IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
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