Description

Roasted Potato and Asparagus Salad with fresh peas, radishes, feta, and a creamy lemon chive yogurt dressing. A fresh, hot-meets-cold vibrant spring and summer side dish for any occasion. From potlucks to formal entertaining, this salad is a people-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

1 1/2 pounds mini potatoes, sliced into thick coins
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh peas
6 radishes, thinly sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Lemon Chive Yogurt Dressing

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 - 2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 finely chopped fresh chives, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon white, or black pepper

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Instructions

Make the Salad

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potato coins with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp around the edges.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 2 minutes. Add peas during the final 30 seconds. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath. Drain well and pat dry. Trim bottom of asparagus, then cut into 2-inch pieces.

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives, olive oil, garlic (optional), salt, and pepper until smooth.

Assemble

Transfer roasted potatoes to a large serving bowl. Toss with olive oil and chives.
Toss asparagus with olive oil and chives. Then layer salad alternating with potatoes and asparagus.
Finish with peas, and sliced radishes. Scatter feta over the top.
Spoon over the dressing, just enough to give colour and hold the remainder for the table, to add as much as anyone might like.
Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

Here I’ve used a couple of additional finishing elements (because I’m a salad maniac) they include: chive and thyme flowers and pea shoots. Absolutely ADORE pea shoots. Might be my favourite sprout.

There is a fine line between finishing a dish and over-finishing a dish. So be careful not to overload the prime elements to keep it visually appealing.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American