Japanese Chicken Salad

3 to 4 chicken breast halves, cooked and sliced
1 1/2 heads lettuce (I like to use romaine)
3 green onions, chopped
1 can (14 oz.) Mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (3 oz.) Chow Mein noodles
1 - 4 oz. package of slivered almonds
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained


Mix chicken, lettuce, green onions and Oranges. fold in noodles, almonds and water chestnuts. Toss with Dressing and Serve immediately

Dressing:

4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons red wine vinegar