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Roasted Carrot & Potato Salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds small new or purple potatoes, rinsed
  • 3 pounds carrots, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mixed cherry tomatoes, halved

Dressing

  • 5 green onions, minced
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon
  • 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup crème fresh 
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place potatoes and carrots in a large ovenproof dish or baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, using hands to coat the vegetables. Roast for 1 hour or so .
  2. Remove from oven and cool. Quarter potatoes and cut carrots into 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a large, nonreactive bowl. Add tomatoes.
  3. To prepare the dressing, combine green onions, basil, tarragon, citrus juices, sour cream, mustard, honey, and whisk thoroughly. Add olive oil in a slow drizzle while whisking. Season to taste.
  4. Add dressing to potato mixture and mix thoroughly to coat vegetables. Season to taste. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, covered, before serving. Serve at room temperature.