Potatoes, Asparagus and Peas Vinaigrette
- 1 pound tiny new potatoes, preferably red
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Enough dill to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
- 2 scallions
- 3/4 pound asparagus
- 1 bunch arugula
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 18 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Scrub potatoes; do not peel.
- In medium-size saucepan with water to cover, boil potatoes, covered, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on their overall size.
- In a large bowl mix the oil, vinegar and mustard.
- Wash, dry and chop dill; wash, trim and chop scallions; add dill and scallions to bowl.
- Wash and break the asparagus stems at point where the woody part meets the tender part.
- Cut the asparagus just below the tips; then, cut the rest of the stem into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Break off tough stems from the arugula; discard, and wash remaining arugula thoroughly to get rid of sand.
- About 3 minutes before the potatoes have finished cooking, stir in the asparagus and continue cooking.
- Arrange arugula in flat serving dish.
- One minute before the potatoes are finished cooking, stir in the frozen peas.
- Drain and spoon into bowl with dressing, and mix gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, and arrange on arugula.
potatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, dill, scallions, asparagus, arugula, frozen peas, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7014 (may not work)