Bridal/Baby Shower Tuna/Chicken Salad

When I got engaged, at my bridal shower we served this salad and everyone loved it. I then started making it for my friend's bridal showers. It is a great hit and has a wonderful taste. Definately different from the usual salads. I usually cut up all the vegetables the night before so on the day of the party all I have to do is mix it up. Perfect for a crowd.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 14

Ingredients

• 3  cans tuna, flaked or 2  cups  cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped celery
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded carrots
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  diced  red pepper
• 8  sliced mushrooms
• 1  can  sliced and drained water chestnut
• 1  can bamboo shoot, drained
• 1⁄2 cup  oil based  French dressing
• 1⁄2 cup  sweet n sour  salad dressing (Henri's is best)
• 3  tablespoons soy sauce
•  lettuce leaf (to garnish)

Directions

1. Marinate tuna or chicken with the rice in combined dressing ingredients overnight.
2. Add all other ingredients approx 1 hour before serving.
3. Serve on lettuce lined platter.