Springtime Chicken Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Cover the boneless chicken breasts with 1/4 c lemon juice and water or broth to cover in a 9-in skillet.
2. 2
   Place over medium heat and bring to a boil slowly.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and simmer for one minute.
4. 4
   Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove chicken, pat dry, & shred.
6. 6
   Snap off asparagus stalks at the point of tenderness.
7. 7
   Partially fill a large skillet with water and bring to boil.
8. 8
   Add asparagus; cover and heat until water comes back to a boil.
9. 9
   Uncover and boil slowly for 4-5 minutes until spears bend a little when lifted.
10. 10
    Drain and cool.
11. 11
    With a knife, shred half of the lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
12. 12
    Combine the dressing ingredients and shake until blended.
13. 13
    Drizzle half of the dressing over the lettuce.
14. 14
    Slice the asparagus into 2-in diagonal pieces and combine with the lettuce.
15. 15
    Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with lemon slices.
16. 16
    Serve, sprinkled with almonds.