Tangy Asparagus Potato Salad
I look forward to making this recipe whenever asparagus season rolls around. It's been a family favorite for years. —Debbie Konietzki, Neenah, Wisconsin4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 4 small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
Directions
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a
- boil; cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add
- asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place
- asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1-in. pieces.
- Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl; add asparagus. In a small
- bowl, combine the mustard and lemon juice; whisk in oil until
- combined. Add the chives, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and
- toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 172 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.