Asparagus Spinach Salad With Chicken
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup prepared poppy seed salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 8 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine asparagus and water. Microwave, covered, on high until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes; drain. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk dressing, orange juice, honey, orange zest and mustard until blended.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds and asparagus. Add dressing and toss to coat.
fresh asparagus, water, salad dressing, orange juice, honey, orange zest, mustard, baby spinach, shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asparagus-spinach-salad-with-chicken/ (may not work)