Chinese Chicken Salad II

This is a crisp lettuce salad with a zippy sweet and sour dressing. Always a hit at a gathering, but doesn't store well. Very quick to prepare at the last minute.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 335 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1 head lettuce
• 1 (8 ounce) can chopped water chestnuts
• 4 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds, and set aside. Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. To a large bowl, first add the lettuce, then the onions, water chestnuts, and chicken. Just before serving, top with the almonds, noodles and dressing, and toss lightly.