Spring Vegetable Herb Salad
A mixture of fresh herbs is used in place of lettuce for this vegetable side salad.

Ingredients
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1 pound asparagus, trimmed
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3/4 pound sugar snap peas
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1 pound assorted small new potatoes
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1 tablespoon tarragon or white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
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1/2 cup torn mixed herbs (such as cilantro, basil, tarragon, chervil, and chives)
Directions
1.
Bring a 4-quart pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Return water in pot to a boil, add peas and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then transfer to bowl of ice and cold water; let cool 1 minute. Drain vegetables and cut diagonally crosswise into 2-inch pieces.
2.
Place potatoes in pot, cover with cold water by 2 inches and bring to a boil over moderately high heat; add salt. Simmer until potatoes are fork tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes (depending on size); drain in colander. Cool until cold running water until potatoes are just warm; halve.
3.
Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a large serving bowl; add oil in a slow stream, whisking until thickened and emulsified. Whisk in shallot; salt and pepper to taste. Add asparagus, peas, potatoes, and three-quarters of herbs, tossing gently to coat with dressing. Sprinkle remaining herbs over top. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 135, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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