Asparagus, Red Pepper, & Potato Salad

Name: Asparagus, Red Pepper, & Potato Salad
Yield: feeds 5 to 6
Ingredients: 1 pound new red potatoes; 1 pound asparagus; 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded; 1/2 cup slivered red onion; 5 tablespoons Creole mustard (preferably Zatarain’s) or spicy brown mustard; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced; 6 tablespoons olive oil; Tabasco sauce

January 24, 2012

When spring hits and the asparagus comes into season, I can’t wait to eat this simple potato salad. Because it’s made without mayonnaise, it can be held at room temperature where the flavors can really develop. It’s perfect picnic food. Once the asparagus goes out of season, try making it with a pound of green beans instead.

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