Minty Asparagus Salad

Minty Asparagus Salad
  • Author: debraoates

This delightful salad combines tender new potatoes, crisp English asparagus, and thinly sliced smoked salmon with a creamy and herby dressing. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish a perfect choice for a light and refreshing meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • For The Salad
  • 500g New potatoes
  • 200g English asparagus
  • 200g Smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 250g Mixed salad leaves
  • For The Dressing
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp Caster sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • a few sprigs of dill
  • 12 Mint leaves
  • 3 tbsp Double cream

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Drain, slice into thick pieces and set aside.
  • Trim asparagus, removing woody ends if necessary. Steam for 3-4 minutes, until just cooked.
  • Toss asparagus, potatoes, salmon and salad leaves in a bowl.
  • In a food processor, blitz all dressing ingredients EXCEPT the double cream. Gradually add the cream until smooth. Check seasoning and drizzle over the salad.

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Yield

Serves 6