Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 lb bean sprouts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cut into 2 to 3 inch strips
  • 2 (6 ounce) packages frozen pea pods, thawed
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup Spanish peanut
  • 12 -18 cherry tomatoes, halved

Method

  • Spread lettuce evenly in a wide 4-quart glass serving bowl.
  • Top with a layer each of bean sprouts, water chestnuts, onions, cucumber and chicken.
  • Pat pea pods dry and arrange on top.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, curry powder, sugar and ginger.
  • Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over pea pods.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours or until the next day.
  • Just before serving, garnish with nuts and tomato halves.
  • To serve, use a spoon and fork to lift out servings, scooping down to the bottom of the dish to include all layers.