Name: Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

We love all the fresh fruits and vegetables that are available in the summer. This salad is one of our favorite because it packs in so much great produce, plus it's quick and easy on a warm summer day. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Test Kitchen tips

If spinach isn't your favorite, try this salad with spring mix or a baby kale blend.

If you don't have almonds or sesame seeds on hand, try toasted pecans or walnuts, sunflower seeds, or even wonton strips to add some crunch.

Test Kitchen Approved

Asparagus Spinach Salad with Chicken

Contest Winner

0 | 0 Reviews Add your review

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 5 min

Save Saved Saving email print

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

Text Ingredients

Directions

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.

In a small bowl, whisk dressing, orange juice, honey, orange zest and mustard until blended.
In a large bowl, combine spinach, chicken, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds and asparagus. Add dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 267 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat.

Loading Popular in the Community

Loading Reviews