Spring Asparagus Chicken Salad

Submitted by CindiJ

"With an lot of asparagus and chicken on hand I decided to experiment and this was my result. Not one to run to the store for just 1 item - I found I had all these ingredients on hand and they worked perfectly together."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 -3 lbs boneless chicken breasts
• 1 lb farfalle pasta, cooked & drained
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 lb portabella mushroom
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• salt & pepper
• 3⁄4 cup caesar salad dressing
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

directions

1. Season chicken (to your taste) and grill chicken till done.
2. Cut or tear into bite size pieces.
3. Season fresh asparagus & mushrooms by brushing lightly with extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper.
4. Grill for 3-5 minutes or until done.
5. Coarse cut grilled asparagus & mushrooms into bite size pieces.
6. Cook pasta until al dente, drain well.
7. Mince garlic & shallots.
8. Place cooked pasta, chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, garlic & shallots into large serving bowl, tossing lightly to mix.
9. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
10. Pour your favorite Caesar salad dressing over the mixture to coat, (I started with 3/4 cup and then add slowly to desired consistency of your choice.
11. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
12. Serve warm but can be served chilled.