Pea Pod and Chicken Salad Oriental

Pugmom49006's Note:

I've had this recipe for years and it is just wonderful for luncheons or as a light main meal.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup spiral macaroni
• 2 cups fresh pea pods , trimmed and blanched
• 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
• ½ cup green onion , sliced
• ½ cup water chestnut , sliced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon sherry wine , if desired
• ¼ cup almonds , slivered and toasted

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, pea pods, chicken, green onions, and water chestnuts. In small bowl, blend mayonnaise, soy sauce, pepper and ginger; add sherry, if desired. Pour over pea pod mixture. Mix well. Cover, refrigerate atleast 3 hours. When serving, garnish with almonds.
2. To blanch pea pods, place in boiling water, cook and cover for 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water.

Reviews

[swiz58]

I found this in Pillsbury recipe book. I double the ginger and add fresh ginger if I have it. I also use the whole can of water chestnuts and 3/4 cup of green onion. It is a great summer lunch.