8 c. cubed, cooked chicken or turkey
2 c. sliced celery
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. almonds or peanuts
1 sm. can sliced water chestnuts
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
4 tbsp. lemon juice
4 tbsp. grated onion
1 tsp. salt (optional)
Curry powder to taste (optional)
1 sm. can mushrooms, drained (optional)

TOPPING:

1 can Chow Mein noodles or crushed potato chips
1 c. grated cheese

Mix all ingredients and place in casserole. Sprinkle Chow Mein noodles or crushed potato chips and the cheese on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Serves 8.