How to make potato, griddled asparagus and egg salad in 25 minutes

Asparagus is bang in season, and there are few better ways to serve it than charred in a simple potato and egg salad

Tuesday 22 May 2018 19:28 BST
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Potato, griddled asparagus and egg salad

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins

Serves 4

800g salad potatoes, such as Charlotte or Maris Peer, sliced
4 medium eggs
230g asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove crushed
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp capers
4 gherkins, finely chopped

Place the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Meanwhile place the eggs in a small saucepan of simmering water and cook for 5 minutes.

Lightly grease a griddle pan and place over a medium to high heat. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until charred.

Whisk the oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic and dill together.

Drain the potatoes and divide between four plates. Scatter over the asparagus, capers and gherkins. Slice the egg and place on top. Drizzle with the dill dressing to serve.

Recipe from Lovepotatoes.co.uk

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