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