Recipe(tried): Exotic Luncheon Salad with Turkey

I had this salad a a wedding shower, and everyone raved about it. The hostess had to share the recipe with everyone there! It comes from Sunset Magazine. NB: Litchi nuts can usually be purchased at gourmet shops or Asian food shops. They look and taste somewhat like Royal Anne Cherries. The version the hostess made, however, had pineapple in it.

Exotic Luncheon Salad with Turkey

2 quarts bite-sized pieces of cooked turkey breast meat (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1 large can (20 oz.) water chestnets, drained and sliced or diced
2 pounds seedless grapes, stems removed*
2 cups sliced celery
2 to 3 cups toasted slivered almonds
3 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Boston, Bibb or Butter lettuce
1 large can (20 oz) litchi nuts, or 1 large can (1 lb. 13 oz.) ppineapple chunks

Combine the turkey, water chestnuts, grapes, celery and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the toasted almonds.

Mix the mayonnaise with the curry powder, soy sauce, and lemon juice if using. Combine with the turkey mixture and chill for several hours.

Spoon onto a bed of lettuce leaves arranged on individual serving plates. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds and garnish with litchi nuts or pineapple chunks.

Serves 12 generously.

*Cut grapes in half if serving to children.