Chinese Chicken Salad II

1 head lettuce

1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast

1 (8 ounce) can chopped water chestnuts

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup sliced almonds

1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles

½ cup vegetable oil

4 tablespoons vinegar

4 tablespoons white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch ground black pepper

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds, and set aside. Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. To a large bowl, first add the lettuce, then the onions, water chestnuts, and chicken. Just before serving, top with the almonds, noodles and dressing, and toss lightly.