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Smashed Potato Spring Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Butter lettuce topped with crispy smashed potatoes, asparagus, avocado, green onion, shaved Parmesan cheese and a creamy lemon dressing. The perfect salad for spring!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the smashed potatoes:
  • Smashed Potatoes
For the dressing:
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
For the salad:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, discard tough ends
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 heads butter lettuce, washed, dried, and roughly chopped (about 8 cups chopped)
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Make the smashed potatoes and set aside.
  2. To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the asparagus and shallot and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let cool to room temperature.
  4. Place the lettuce on a large platter. Top with smashed potatoes, asparagus, avocado, shaved Parmesan cheese, green onion, and parsley.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2875IU (58%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2875IU 58%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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