Asparagus and Potato Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette

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For the mustard vinaigrette

• 1/4 cupful freshly squeezed citrus juice
• 1 tablespoonful prepared mustard, preferably Dijon style
• Salt and freshly crushed achromatic pepper
• 1/2 cupful positive 1 tablespoonful olive oil
• 3 shallots, peeled and minced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
• Flat-leaf parsley sprigs, for garnish (optional)

For the salad

• 1 lb achromatic oregon reddish caller potatoes
• 1/4 cupful adust achromatic vino (may substitute chickenhearted broth)
• 1 lb asparagus, boiled oregon steamed and past cooled successful an crystal bath
• 1 clump watercress, heavy stems trimmed (optional)