Turkey-avocado Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

4 ounces turkey, cut into 2x1/2-inch strips ("batonnet"-size)
1 avocado, cubed
1/2 red pepper, cut into 2x1/8-inch strips ("julienne"-size)
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
Juice and finely-chopped zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon milk
Salt and pepper
1/2 pound cold, cooked asparagus

Instructions

In a bowl combine turkey, avocado, pepper and 1 tablespoon of chives. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, milk and season with salt and pepper. Add enough dressing to turkey mixture to moisten. On a pretty plate fan out asparagus spears. At base of fan, place a scoop of salad. Decorate plate and asparagus with additional dressing and sprinkle with remaining chives.

Yield: 1 serving