Chicken and Asparagus Salad 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

Chicken and Asparagus Salad 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

Chicken and Asparagus Salad Directions:

• 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.