ASPARAGUS & TUNA SALAD

Asparagus & tuna salad image

Give the bistro classic, niçoise salad, a seasonal twist by swapping green beans for tender asparagus

Provided by Sarah Cook

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 baby new potatoes
2 medium eggs
125g pack asparagus , woody ends removed
185g can tuna , drained and flaked into very large chunks
small handful small black olives , halved
1 romaine lettuce , leaves torn into chunks
crusty bread , to serve
1 shallot , finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , or use the oil from the tuna can (if bought in oil)
pinch of sugar

Steps:

Boil the potatoes for 8-12 mins until tender. Drain, cool a little under cold running water, then drain again well and set aside to finish cooling.
Put the eggs in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. As soon as the water is boiling, add the asparagus for 2 mins. Drain well and rinse everything under cold water to cool. Again drain asparagus well.
Once cool enough to handle, peel the eggs and halve or quarter. Whisk the dressing ingredients with 1 tbsp water and some seasoning.
Tip the potatoes, asparagus, tuna, olives and lettuce into a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss well to coat, then add the eggs and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium