Oriental Shrimp Salad

4 1/2 c Water

1 1/2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh

- shrimp 1 c Fresh bean sprouts

1 cn Sliced water chestnuts,

- drained (8-oz.) 1/4 c Green onions

1/4 c Chopped celery

3/4 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing

1 tb Lemon juice

1 tb Soy sauce

1/4 ts Ground ginger

1 c Chow mein noodles, divided

Lettuce leaves Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel, devein, and chop shrimp. Combine shrimp, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, green onions, and celery in a bowl. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients; stir well. Add mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture, tossing gently. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in 3/4 cup noodles. Spoon onto individual lettuce-lined plates, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup noodles.