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Rosie Birkett’s spring celebration salad

Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients here. This salad uses the season’s most exciting produce. The homemade mayo is a treat with the softly boiled eggs and tender potatoes, but if you’re short of time, try adding a fresh egg yolk, a dash of extra virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard to shop-bought mayo.

• Serves 2 • Prep 20 mins • Cook 30 mins

300g Jersey Royals, large ones halved 1 mint sprig
2 eggs
200g asparagus, trimmed
50g fresh peas, podded
4 tbsp mayonnaise (see

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