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Garlic Roasted New Potato and Asparagus Salad is a beautiful addition to brunch or a great side dish for any meal.
Along with some form of eggs, brunch just doesn’t feel complete without at least one potato dish, so of course I wanted to integrate something featuring potato as the star into Brunch Week.
Hash is a popular choice when you think of breakfast and potatoes, but why not take the opportunity to add in something green? Asparagus is in season now and is a perfect contrast to the rich, creamy texture of potato. Both potato and asparagus (along with so many other veggies) take very kindly to roasting; it brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavors. For asparagus, I find it takes on an almost nutty flavor.
This dish is very forgiving in that it’s equally fabulous served warm or at room temperature. I love using mint here because it brightens up the whole dish. Goat cheese lends creamy texture and tangy flavor. You can even make this a one-and-done meal by serving it topped with poached eggs or a glossy, rich Hollandaise sauce. Or make it into a breakfast salad bowl by serving it on a bed of greens and then topping with eggs cooked any way you like.
What’s your favorite potato dish to serve for brunch?
- 1lb (450 g) small yellow potatoes (I used honey gold potatoes), halved or quartered depending on size
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1lb (450 g) fresh asparagus, woody ends trimmed off and discarded, and tender stalks chopped into about 2-inch pieces (I used Michigan Asparagus)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Small handful of fresh mint leaves (you can chiffonade the mint, or leave the leaves whole)
- Small handful of crumbled goat cheese
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Toss the potato, olive oil, salt, and pepper together and spread it out on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
- Toss the asparagus and garlic in with the potato and roast 10 minutes more.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle on the mint and goat cheese. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
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I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
Marissa says
May 10, 2017 at 12:02 pmI love the combination of asparagus and potatoes (especially with creamy goat cheese!). And that crispy sear on the potatoes is perfect, Faith. Brunch dish perfection in my book….
Caroline Barbee says
May 10, 2017 at 4:32 pmI love that you added goat cheese to this salad! It looks so delicious.
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
May 11, 2017 at 12:40 amThis is the perfect spring salad! Your crispy potatoes look fab! :)
Wendy Klik says
May 14, 2017 at 8:46 amThis is a wonderful side dish, for brunch or anytime!