Chicken and Asparagus Salad

Submitted by CJAY8248

"From my collection of handwritten recipes."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 salads
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup thin asparagus, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 2 cups cooked chicken, cut in 2 x 1/4-inch strips
• 1 cup sweet red pepper, cut in 2-inch matchsticks
• 3⁄4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon dill weed
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 lettuce leaves

directions

1. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain; place in large bowl. Add chicken, red pepper, and Dilled Yogurt Dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.
2. For Dilled Yogurt Dressing: Combine yogurt, water, oil, dill weed, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Blend with wire whisk. Makes 1 cup dressing.