Asparagus Chunk Chicken Salad

Main Ingredients:

• 1 (5-ounce) can Hormel® Chunk Breast of Chicken
• 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch lengths and blanched
• 6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch lengths
• 1 head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain chicken, reserving broth. In large bowl, combine chicken, asparagus, onions and lettuce; mix well.

2. 2

   To make dressing, in small saucepan, heat oil. Add garlic and ginger. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Blend in reserved broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and sugar; bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Pour dressing over salad; toss. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.