CRUNCHY TURKEY SALAD

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Adding a refreshing salad to the spread is a snap with Brenda Moore James' recipe. "The water chestnuts, almonds, celery and chow mein noodles provide lots of crunch," she notes from her home at Livermore, California. "Topping it all is a sweet-sour dressing my family loves."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups cubed cooked turkey, chicken or ham
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 can (3 ounces) chow mein noodles

Steps:

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, salt, garlic salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Just before serving, shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.