4 cup chinese cabbage, shredded
8 1/4 oz pineapple, crushed, drained*
8 oz water chestnuts, sliced **
1 cup parsley, fresh, snipped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise, reduced calor.
1 tbsp mustard, prepared
1 tsp gingerroot, grated
Directions
* packed in its own juice ** drained
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Salad
The History of Recipes
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