Asian-Style Wild Rice And Chicken Or Turkey Salad

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
4. Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
5. Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
6. Delicious!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-style-wild-rice-and-chicken-or-turkey-salad-177681 (may not work)