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Asparagus-Cheese-Potato Salad

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 4
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Enjoy this cheesy salad that’s made using asparagus and potatoes - perfect for a meatless dinner.
Updated Jan 17, 2011
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Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Salad

  • 12 new red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (5 cups)
  • 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 4 oz. colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, cut into 1/2- inch cubes

Steps

  • 1
    In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well. Set aside.
  • 2
    In large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add potatoes; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until potatoes and asparagus are crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
  • 3
    In large bowl, combine cooked potatoes, asparagus, onion and cheese. Add dressing; stir gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    New potatoes are young potatoes that haven’t had time to completely convert their sugars into starch. They have thin skins and a crisp, waxy texture. Since new potatoes retain their shape even after being cooked and cut, they work well in potato salads.
  • tip 2
    To lower the fat content of this salad by about 3 grams of fat per serving, try a reduced-fat cheese, such as Cheddar or Colby.
  • tip 3
    Dark pumpernickel bread and fresh pear wedges go well with this main dish potato salad.

Nutrition Information

500 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 75g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
35%
Cholesterol
35mg
12%
Sodium
440mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
75g
25%
Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Sugars
5g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
4 1/2 Starch; 4 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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