STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD 
1 lb. Asparagus spear
1/2 c. bottled poppy seed dressing or Italian dressing
1 tsp. orange peel, grated
1 tbsp. orange juice
8 c. fresh spinach greens, torn
2 c. fresh strawberries, sliced and - or whole blueberries
3/4 - 1 lb. cooked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 c. pecan halves

Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Place asparagus in 1 quart microwave safe baking dish with 2 tablespoons water. Microwave 5 to 7 minutes or until just crisp - tender, stirring once. Drain asparagus. Rinse with cold water. Let stand in cold water until cool; drain. In a mixing bowl, stir orange peel, orange juice into dressing, set aside. In salad bowl, combine asparagus, greens, berries and turkey. Add dressing mixture, toss. Top with pecans.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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