Chicken Pasta Salad

Try it; you’ll like it!

4 cups bow-tie pasta

4 cups cooked and cubed chicken

½ cup chopped green onions

1 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional)

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained

1½ cups mayonnaise

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon pepper

2 cups red grapes

1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

½ cup Craisins

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except grapes, pecans, and Craisins. Marinate mixture in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Add grapes, pecans, and Craisins just before serving. Makes about 12 cups.