1 (2 1/3 to 3 lb.) hen, cooked
1 c. seedless white grapes
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 1/2 c. slivered almonds (1/2 toasted to use as topping)
1 c. celery, diced
1 1/2 c. salad dressing
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Cook chicken, cut into bite size pieces. Mix with grapes, chestnuts, celery and one cup almonds. Mix salad dressing, curry powder, lemon juice and soy sauce; add to chicken. Serve on crisp lettuce, top with salad dressing and toasted almonds. This can also be served on pineapple slices on lettuce. Serves 15. This was often used at the Governor's Mansion when Mrs. Barnett was Mississippi's first lady.