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Asparagus and Potato Salad

Dinner Lunch

A filling and tasty salad that can be enjoyed any night of the week

5 mins
5 ingredients
$3 / person
Asparagus and Potato Salad

Credit: Woolworths

Gear

Ingredients

  • ½ cup caesar dressing
  • 3 bunches asparagus
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 100g baby rocket

It’s this easy

  • Bring a pot of water to a strong simmer over a medium heat. Add the eggs gently to the pot and cook for 6 minutes, remove eggs from water. Peel eggs and cut in half.

  • Place potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring to the boil over a high heat. Simmer for 12 minutes or until tender. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside to cool. Thickly slice or halve potatoes and toss with dressing.

  • Coat asparagus with oil and sprinkle with pepper and a small amount of salt. Heat barbeque plate on medium and cook asparagus for 1-2 minutes until tender.

  • Arrange the potatoes, asparagus, rocket on a plate. Top with eggs.


Tweaks

  • Sprinkle salad with chopped chives and baby capers. You could also try topping with barbequed prosciutto pieces.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, Dairy, Seafood, Soy, Eggs, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

Be Healthier

Eggs contain good quality protein and are a source of healthy fats including omega-3 fats which help in preventing heart disease.

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Better Sports Performance

Eggs are complete source of protein i.e., they have all the essential amino acids (the part of proteins we need from our diets) to help with maintenance and repair of muscles after strenuous exercise to help with a quicker recovery.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Eggs are filling which means you eat fewer calories overall throughout the day.

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Be Healthier

High-fibre fruit and vegetables like asparagus can help reduce the risk of Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, asparagus promotes a regular bowel habit.

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Be Healthier

Potatoes are high in potassium with is linked with reduced risk of hypertension and heart disease.

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Boost Immunity

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C to help with wound healing and fighting infection.

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Feel Fuller for Longer

Potatoes are considered one of the most satiating (filling) foods so may be useful as part of a weight loss diet.

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