Big-Batch Turkey Salad

We served this delicious salad at a church luncheon along with a variety of homemade muffins and a dessert. The meal was a big hit, and many of the women attending asked for the salad recipe....

Directions In several large bowls, combine the first six ingredients. In several other large bowls, combine the mayonnaise, onions, mustard, salt and lemon-pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate...

Ingredients

• 25 quarts cubed cooked turkey or chicken
• 20 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks, drained
• 20 cans (15 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
• 20 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 5 bunches celery, thinly sliced
• 10 large green peppers, chopped
• 5 to 6 quarts mayonnaise
• 3 large onions, grated
• 1-1/2 cups prepared mustard
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning, optional
• 8 cans (5 ounces each) chow mein noodles