Dinner Tonight: Potato and Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
57%
Dinner Tonight: Potato and Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing
45 min.
6
294kcal

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If you’re looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly embodies the flavors of spring, look no further than this delightful Potato and Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing! Packed with colorful vegetables and a creamy, zesty dressing, this vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. At just 294 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free choice for any meal.

This salad is incredibly versatile, making it the ideal side dish for a family gathering, a picnic, or even a light evening snack. The combination of tender, roasted new potatoes, crisp-tender asparagus, and sweet carrots creates a wonderful medley of textures and tastes. The mustard dressing, made with both coarse and Dijon mustard, adds a tangy kick that beautifully complements the creaminess of the sour cream, elevating the entire dish to a new level of deliciousness.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a salad that not only nourishes but also impresses. Whether you serve it warm or cold, this salad is sure to be a hit at your dinner table. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a dish that celebrates fresh produce and wholesome eating. It’s time to bring a burst of flavor and joy to your dinner tonight!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus ends trimmed
  • pound carrots peeled
  • teaspoon coarse mustard 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • pounds baby potatoes rinsed
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 3.5 ounces spring onion chopped
  • 10 ounces cream sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • tongs
  • colander

Directions

  1. Bring two large pots of water to a boil. In one of them, add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes. When done, drain and let the potatoes cool slightly.
  2. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. While the potatoes are cooking, toss in the asparagus to the second pot of water. Cook for about 3 minutes. Then remove with tongs and shock in large bowl of ice water.
  4. Let cool completely, then drain, and dry. Slice in half lengthwise.
  5. In the same pot, add the carrots and cook for about 6 minutes. When done, drain in a colander. Dump the carrots in a large bowl of ice water. When cool, drain, dry, and then toss in a clean bowl.
  6. Stir together the sour cream and the two mustards. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the potatoes, carrots, and most of the asparagus. Toss until coated.
  8. Serve with some of extra asparagus on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein9.97%
Fat28.78%
Carbs61.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.1
Glycemic Load
24.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.913912767949%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
4.31mg
Kaempferol
2.85mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
13.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.41kcal
14.72%
Fat:9.9g
15.23%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.65%
Carbohydrates:47.41g
15.8%
Net Carbohydrates:37.69g
13.71%
Sugar:11.81g
13.12%
Cholesterol:27.88mg
9.29%
Sodium:362.66mg
15.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.72g
15.44%
Vitamin A:26295.21IU
525.9%
Vitamin K:89.27µg
85.02%
Vitamin C:46.49mg
56.35%
Potassium:1382.83mg
39.51%
Fiber:9.72g
38.88%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
37.76%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.65%
Folate:105.88µg
26.47%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.58%
Phosphorus:224.04mg
22.4%
Copper:0.4mg
19.95%
Iron:3.58mg
19.91%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.85%
Vitamin B3:3.97mg
19.84%
Magnesium:73.14mg
18.29%
Calcium:148.03mg
14.8%
Vitamin E:2.15mg
14.33%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.49%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.68%
Selenium:5.32µg
7.61%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%