CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD

 

1/2 of  16-ounce pkg. rigate or penne macaroni

2 or 3 whole chicken breasts, skinned, deboned, cooked

10 ounce package pitted dates or 3/4 cup raisins

2 large celery stalks

2 medium red delicious apples

1/2 cup walnuts

1 cup light mayonnaise or light whipped salad dressing

1/2 cup milk

1/8 tea. pepper

lettuce leaves

 

     In saucepot, prepare macaroni as label directs; drain. Meanwhile, cut meat into bite-size chunks. Cut each date in half; slice celery; cut apples into bite-sized chunks; coarsely chop walnuts. In large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix mayonnaise, milk, and pepper. Add macaroni, chicken, dates or raisins, celery, and apples; toss to mix well. Serve chicken salad on lettuce leaves and sprinkle with walnuts.