1 c. spiral macaroni
2 c. fresh pea pods, trimmed, blanched
2 c. cubed, cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. water chestnuts
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. sherry, if desired
1/4 c. toasted almonds

Cook macaroni to desired doneness. Drain and rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, pea pods, chicken, green onions and water chestnuts.

In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, pepper and ginger; add sherry, if desired. Pour over pea pod mixture; mix well. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or until served. Line bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon salad over leaves. Garnish with almonds.

To blanch trimmed pea pods, place in boiling water, cover and cook 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Serves 4.