Try this recipe for a delicious roasted potato salad that’s full of flavor from mustard vinaigrette and asparagus. This gluten free and vegan spring salad is sure to become a favorite!
Today I’m sharing my new favorite potato salad. Roasted potato salad to be exact.
We make this tasty dish all the time in the warmer weather. Once it’s asparagus season, I am all about using that veggie in any recipe that I can.
This warm salad is made with just a few simple ingredients – roasted red potatoes, roasted asparagus, and sweet onions, all tossed in a flavorful Dijon mustard vinaigrette. It takes a little while to roast the potatoes, but otherwise this is an easy side dish to throw together for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Bonus: This salad is mayo-free! I know some people just do not like a heavy mayo-based potato salad. But if you’re looking for a classic potato salad, this recipe is one of my favorites from my childhood.
Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes – Red skinned potatoes work very well for this recipe. If you don’t have those, you can try white potatoes – those should also work well.
- Asparagus – Choose asparagus that are a medium thickness. Too thick or too thin might not be the best texture in this salad.
- Mustard – I like to use Dijon mustard in this dressing, but you could use regular yellow mustard or grainy mustard if you prefer.
- Onion – I recommend using a sweet onion so that the onion flavor isn’t overpowering.
Make Ahead Option
You could make the dressing ahead of time for this salad, but I recommend roasting the potatoes and asparagus on the day you want to serve the salad.
Variations
- Try using different potatoes, like Yukon Golds in this recipe.
- If you don’t love asparagus, try a different veggie like green beans or peas.
- Add some chopped red or yellow peppers for a pop of color.
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Recipe
Roasted Potato Salad with Asparagus.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds red potatoes cut into small cubes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the ¼ cup olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40-45 minutes until tender and golden brown. Make sure to stir the potatoes a couple of times so that they brown evenly.
- Place the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Toward the end of the potato cooking time, place the asparagus in the oven. Bake until tender but still bright green, about 5-7 minutes.
- While everything cooks, make the dressing. Place the sweet onion, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a jar with a lid. Shake well.
- Once the asparagus is cool enough to handle, chop into one inch pieces. Place the asparagus and potatoes in a large bowl and pour the dressing on top. Toss to coat.
- Serve warm.
Darryl
Delicious!!!
Meg @ Noming thru Life
Yum! Potatoes and asparagus belong together, not doubt about it. And your dressing… perfection. Making this an all around wonderful dish :)
Kelly
Thank you so much!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
This potato salad looks so delicious! We went to a BBQ over the weekend that had potato salad that was just allll wrong. Drowning in mayo. And goopy! No good. This would have been much better.
chowell2
I have been eating red potatoes like crazy – now I just need to try them with asparagus in this gorgeous salad creation! YUM!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
This potato salad is SO gorgeous, Kelly! Roasted potatoes with asparagus is one of my favorite meals EVER and I love that you threw it all into one gorgeous salad!
genevieve y
I’ve been craving potatoes so badly lately, I’ve been buying and eating so many of them! This salad sounds so nice and easy, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Kelly
I’ve been craving potatoes as well! This is an easy way to fill that craving.
Alison
Hi Kelly! This salad looks great and I love that it’s mayo free! Love the addition of asparagus too! :)
Ali
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Kelly
Thank you!
Alex @ DelishKnowledge
Love this mayo-free salad! Looks delicious!
Kelly
Thanks, Alex!
Strength and Sunshine
Loving the asparagus!! And roasting the potatoes is a must!!
whiskandshout
Asparagus is the best and love the dijon!
athleticavocado
such a great idea roasting the potatoes! roasted potatoes in potato salad taste so much better :)
Julia
Oooooh dijon dressing? Sign me up? I’ve been craving all the mustards on all the things and I’m digging this idea of asparagus in my potato salad. Looks like a salad worthy of putting on repeat all summer long!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Asparagus makes everything better! This salad looks fantastic, Kelly! Love the fresh flavors!