Artichoke Heart and Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing

Salad
6 lettuce leaves
6 artichokes (small), prepared and cooked as directed for whole artichokes
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cooked and chilled
1/3 cup shredded carrot

Dressing
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp allspice

Salad
On six salad plates, arrange lettuce leaves. Halve artichokes lengthwise; remove center petals and fuzzy centers and discard. Remove outer leaves of artichokes and reserve to use as a garnish for the salad. Trim out hearts and slice thinly. Arrange artichoke slices on lettuce leaves with asparagus spears and shredded carrot. Add a few artichoke leaves for garnish.

Dressing
For dressing, in blender or food processor container, measure all dressing ingredients. Cover and process until mixture is smooth. Spoon dressing over salads to serve. Serving suggestion: Salad can be prepared ahead; cover arranged salad plates and chill up to 4 hours before serving time. Spoon on dressing just before serving.

Fruit: 0
Vegetables: 6
Meat: 0
Milk: 0
Fat: 0
Carbs: 0
Other: 0

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