Chinese Chicken Salad

Salad:
1 head lettuce (romaine, leaf, or combination)
2 Tbs toasted sesame seeds
1/2 c. sliced and toasted almonds (bake on cookie sheet at 400 for 7-10 min. watch)
1 pkg Ramen noodles, broken
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 can sliced water chestnuts, sliced again
Green onions, sliced
1-2 c shredded chicken (best if you simmer about 3 chicken breasts in :1/2 c soy sauce, 1 1/2 c-ish water, 1 tsp ginger, then shred when cooked.  This of course makes way more than you need.  I freeze in 1 c. bags for later)

Dressing:
1/4 c canola oil
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
3 Tbs rice vinegar
(drops of sesame oil optional)