Overnight Chicken Salad

Recipe Category: Poultry, Salads

10-12 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 lb. bean sprouts
  • 1 c. sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 4 c. cooked chicken, sliced into 2 inch strips
  • 12 oz. fresh snow pea pods
  • 1 c. Spanish peanuts
  • 24 cherry tomatoes sliced

DRESSING:

  • 4 c. mayonnaise ( I think 3 is plenty)
  • 4 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoons ground ginger

Directions

  • In shallow 4 qt. serving dish, distribute shredded lettuce in an even layer. Top with layers of bean sprouts, water chestnuts, green onions, cucumber, chicken and pea pods.
  • In small bowl, stir together all dressing ingredients. Spread dressing evenly over pea pods, cover dish and refrigerate for as long as 24 hours.
  • To serve, add layers of peanuts and cherry tomato slices. Let each guest help himself to the salad, scooping down to the bottom of the dish and lifting out a portion of all the layers.
  • Use a glass serving dish so the layers of this beautiful salad can be seen and appreciated.