Chicken and Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Chicken, Lunch, Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cut fresh asparagus, 1 inch pieces,steamed until crisp-tender
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups european blend salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced crosswise
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped and toasted walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • Dressing:
  • 5 fresh strawberries, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Add lemon juice to a small bowl; dip avocado slices in lemon juice and set the avocado aside.

  2. In a big salad bowl, add salad greens, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, 1 1/2 cup strawberries, and chicken; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4 Sprinkle with nuts.

  3. For dressing: add strawberries and orange juice to a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth; pour puree into a bowl.

  4. Add remaining dressing ingredients; stir to combine.

  5. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

  6. Serve immediately.

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