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Asparagus Nicoise Salad

Name: Asparagus Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

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4 servings

Updated: Oct. 02, 2022

I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it on the table. Here’s to a colorful, make-ahead salad! —Jan Meyer, St. Paul, Minnesota

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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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without olives): 233 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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