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.