FEED THE 5,000 PASTA SALAD

	A favorite for showers and large gatherings. FEED THE 5000 PASTA SALAD   3 - 8 oz. pkgs. of large "sea shell" pasta OR about 24 oz. of large "shel-roni" pasta 1/4 c. chopped green onion 1 small can water chestnuts, drained 6 c. cooked and cubed chicken breast 2 c. chopped celery 2 large cans crushed pineapple, drain juice and reserve in a separate bowl 2 c. diced red apples (soak apples in reserved pineapple juice for a few minutes, then drain - to help avoid browning) 2 c. red grapes, halved 1/2 c. cashews salt and pepper to taste
Directions:	Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until slightly tender. Drain water and cool pasta. Put in large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Dressing: 1 c. mayonnaise 1 - 8 oz. bottle of Kraft coleslaw dressing   (OR make this recipe: 2 c mayo, ¼ c cider vinegar, ¼ c sugar. Add ½ t celery seed if you have it. Mix well) Mix together and serve. After a day or so, add more dressing to moisten it up a bit.