Chicken And Asparagus Salad With Strawberry Dressing - cooking recipe

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
Dressing
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

Preparation

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.