CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY DRESSING

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Make and share this Chicken and Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Add lemon juice to a small bowl; dip avocado slices in lemon juice and set the avocado aside.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • For dressing: add strawberries and orange juice to a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth; pour puree into a bowl.
  • Add remaining dressing ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 95.6, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 17.4

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