Chicken Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 package cooked small shell pasta
2 cups diced celery
2 cups seedless grapes (red or green)
5 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 can sliced water chestnuts (optional)
Dressing
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Cool Whip
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cashew pieces

Preparation

In a large bowl combine all of the salad ingredients.
Combine the dressing ingredients except for the cashews and whisk until smooth.
Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Chill at least one hour.
Fold in cashews just before serving.