Chicken and Sesame Salad

Fresh flavours and aesthetically delightful, this salad is an absolute winner as a meal or side.

 1 barbecued or roasted chicken shredded
 120 g baby spinachwashed, dried
 1 large carrotpeeled, thinly sliced
 4 spring onionsthinly sliced
 1 tbsp sesame seedstoasted
 2 bunches asparagustrimmed, cut into thirds
Dressing
 ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
 2 tbsp tahini

What are we cooking today?
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This delicious salad is so colourful and full of flavour that it can become a staple lunch or dinner for all the family.

Getting started
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Half-fill a medium sauce pan with hot water, season and bring to the boil.

3

Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold water.

4

Place the shredded chicken into a bowl and add the spinach, carrot and onions.

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DRESSING:
Whisk together orange juice, tahini, and salt and pepper.

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Add asparagus and dressing to chicken mixture. Toss to combine.

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to serve, spoon into bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Annabelle's tips
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If preparing ahead of time, don't add the dressing until just before serving.

Add some fresh chilli for a little kick.