ORIENTAL SHRIMP SALAD

ORIENTAL SHRIMP SALAD

Makes: 4 Servings

4 ½ cups water

1 ½ lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp

1 cup fresh bean sprouts

1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/4 cup green onions

1/4 cup celery

3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 cup Chow Mein noodles, divided

lettuce leaves

1. Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

2. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill.

3. Peel, de-vein, and chop shrimp.

4. Combine shrimp, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, green onions, and celery in a bowl.

5. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients; stir well.

6. Add mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture, tossing gently.

7. Cover and chill.

8. Just before serving, stir in 3/4 cup noodles.

9. Spoon onto individual lettuce-lined plates, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup noodles.