Springtime Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Directions

VARIATION: 1lb of boneless chicken breasts can be poached with 1/4 c lemon juice and water or broth to cover in a 9-in skillet.

Place over medium heat.

Bring to a boil slowly.

Reduce heat. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Cover.

Let stand 20 mins. Remove chicken, pat dry and shred.

PREPARATION: Place chicken in a saucepan.

Cover with water. Simmer for 20 minutes until done.

Remove. Cool. Wash asparagus. Snap off stalks at the point of tenderness.

Partially fill a large skillet with water. Bring to boil.

Add asparagus.

Cover and heat until water comes back to a boil.

Uncover.

Boil slowly for 4-5 mins until spears bend a little when lifted.

Drain.

Cool.

With a knife, shred half of the lettuce.

Place in a large salad bowl.

combine the dressing ingredients.

Shake until blended. Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce.

Shred the chicken. Slice the asparagus into 2-in diagonal pieces.

Combine with the lettuce. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Garnish with lemon slices.

Serve, sprinkled with almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.