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

Blanch trimmed pea pods by placing in boiling water; cover and cook 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, pea pods, chicken, green onions and water chestnuts. In small bowl, blend 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 serving bowl with lettuce leaves; spoon salad over lettuce. Garnish with almonds.