Asparagus, Pea, Potato and Egg Salad
This quick and easy salad is a true nod to springtime. Asparagus and New Potatoes fall into the delightful category of growing together and going together. Seasonal, fresh and at their best between April and June. Sweet peas, peppery watercress and creamy, runny eggs add the final flourish of deliciousness to the otherwise simple and humble salad.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Bring a medium pan of water to a boil. Once boiling add the eggs. Boil for 6 minutes for soft-boiled, or 6 1/2 minutes for a jammy yolk. Remove the eggs and refresh in cold water. Once cool enough to handle, carefully peel and set aside.
Step 2
Half the new potatoes and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Bring a second pan of water to a boil and add a large pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the new potatoes and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until tender. Scoop out the potatoes using a slotted spoon, drain well and add to a large bowl. Add the asparagus and peas to the same pan and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and add to the potatoes.
Step 3
Make the dressing by combining the dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt, some black pepper and olive oil together in a small bowl and whisking until well combined. You can also do this in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, giving the dressing a good shake until emulsified. Pour 2/3rd of the dressing over the warm potatoes and asparagus.
Step 4
Onto plates (or one large platter) scatter on the watercress. Add the dressed potatoes, peas and asparagus and sit the eggs on top. Cut the eggs in half just before serving. Season with a little salt, some black pepper and the leftover dressing.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1 tsp Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 500g -
4 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml -
500g New Potatoes 1x Sainsbury's Mini Potatoes 750g -
200g Peas 1x Sainsbury's Petits Pois 910g -
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 1x Sainsbury's Dijon Mustard 185g -
2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Wine Vinegar, White Wine 500ml -
500g Asparagus Spears, woody stalk trimmed 2x Sainsbury's Asparagus Spears 250g -
4 Eggs 1x Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium x6 -
40g Watercress 1x Sainsbury's Watercress 80g -
Maldon Salt, to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g