Ingredients

4 to 5 cups shredded iceberg lettuce1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced1 cup canned bean sprouts1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1 pound fresh pea pods, halved4 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cups mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground gingerCherry tomatoes and fresh parsley sprigs, optional

Preparation

Place lettuce in bottom of a 4-quart glass salad bowl. Layer with cucumber, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, pea pods and chicken. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, curry and ginger. Spread over top of salad. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley if desired. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.