East-West Salmon Salad

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 16-ounce can fancy mixed Chinese vegetables, drained
 * 1 15-1/2 ounce can salmon (drain; reserve liquid)
 * 1 cup thinly sliced celery
 * 1/2 green pepper, cut into thin strips
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
 * 1 cup mayonnaise
 * 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 3-ounce can chow mein noodles
 * Lettuce leaves
 * Tomato wedges for garnish (optional )

Directions
Combine rice, Chinese vegetables, flaked salmon, celery, green pepper and onion in large bowl.

Blend mayonnaise, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons salmon liquid and black pepper. Pour over salmon mixture; toss lightly. Chill. Just before serving, add noodles and toss again. Serve on lettuce leaves; garnish with tomato wedges, if desired.