Name: Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 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 -

Ingredients for - Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken

1. 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2. 2 tablespoons water

3. 1/4 cup prepared poppy seed salad dressing

4. 1 tablespoon orange juice

5. 1 tablespoon honey

6. 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

7. 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

8. 8 cups fresh baby spinach

9. 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

10. 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or fresh blueberries

11. 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

12. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

In a small bowl, whisk dressing, orange juice, honey, orange zest and mustard until blended.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds and asparagus. Add dressing and toss to coat.