Asian-Style Wild Rice And Chicken Or Turkey Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

DRESSING
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
SALAD
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or use turkey)
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts (or to taste)
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh snow peas (lightly steamed, or use frozen thawed)
salt and black pepper
1 cup crispy chow mein noodles (optional or to taste)
green onion, chopped

Preparation

For the dressing; whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completey dissolved; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to blend flavors (or chill overnight) before using.
For the salad; Place the cooked wild rice, cooked chicken or turkey, water chestnuts, chopped onion, celery and snow peas in a large glass salad bowl; toss to combine.
Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
Delicious!