Strawberry-Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus spears
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. bottled poppy seed or Italian dressing
1 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
1 Tbsp. orange juice
8 c. torn, fresh spinach
2 c. sliced, fresh strawberries
3/4 lb. cooked, cubed turkey
1/4 c. toasted pecan halves

Preparation

Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
Add asparagus and water to 1-quart microwave-safe baking dish.
Stirring once, cook, covered, on High, until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
Drain, rinse with cold water.
Let stand in cold water until cool; drain.