Chicken Seashell Salad

Chicken Seashell Salad
Refreshing chicken salad made with pineapple, apples, mandarin oranges, and seashell macaroni.
Makes 6 servings

1 1/2 c. seashell macaroni
1/4 cup cashews or pecans
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cooked and cubed
1 (3 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
2 small Gravenstein apples, diced
3/4 c. chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

Cook macaroni in a large pan of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse. Set aside

Place nuts in a dry skillet. Toast over medium heat, turning frequently, until nuts are fragrant and lightly browned.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pineapple, apples, celery, mandarin oranges, and toasted nuts.

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice, and almond flavoring. Stir into past mixture, and mix well. Chill.