Chicken and Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A beautiful and delicious Spring 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 |
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.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Sprinkle with nuts.
5. For dressing: add strawberries and orange juice to a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth; pour puree into a bowl.
6. Add remaining dressing ingredients; stir to combine.
7. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
8. Serve immediately.
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