Oh-so-delicious Pasta Salad

We have had a lot of requests for the recipe used for our stake relief society conference. We served it on a bed of spinach with a roll. Enjoy!

35-40 Servings

10 cups bow-tie pasta (uncooked)
8 cups cooked and cubed chicken (9-10 chicken breasts)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 cans sliced water chestnuts
3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
2 cups chopped apples (soak in pineapple juice)
2 cups chopped celery

Dressing:
4 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T salt
1 T pepper

6 cups red and white grapes
3 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups craisins

Directions:

Cook pasts according to directions. Drain.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for grapes, pecans, and craisins. Marinate mixture for several hours or overnight in refrigerator. Add grapes, pecans, and craisins just before serving.