Fit to be Thai'd Chicken Salad

Rice sticks are usually sold in coiled nests packaged in cellophane. Look for them with other Asian ingredients in your supermarket.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup finely chopped green onions
• 3/4 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
• 1 1/2 tsp. Thai chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
• 2 lbs. chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 head Napa cabbage, chopped
• 1 pkg. rice sticks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 limes, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions:

Combine cilantro, mint, and green onions. Whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Whisk in chili powder, the 1 teaspoon salt, and fish sauce. Pour over cilantro mixture, tossing to coat. In a bowl combine chicken and cabbage; stir in cilantro mixture. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours. To serve, cook rice sticks according to package directions; drain. Stir oil and the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt into cooked rice sticks. Serve chicken mixture over rice sticks. If desired, garnish with lime wedges.

Number of Servings: 8