Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Asparagus Nicoise Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound small red potatoes (about 10), halved
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise
3 pouches (2-1/2 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, halved, optional
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Recipe Instructions:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes, adding asparagus during the last 2-4 minutes of cooking.
Drain potatoes and asparagus; immediately drop into ice water.

To serve, drain potatoes and asparagus; pat dry and divide among 4 plates.
Add tuna and, if desired, olives.
Drizzle with dressing.

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