CHICKEN-PASTA-FRUIT SALAD

                                   This is a recipe I got from Mr. Food several years ago.

1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni or other small pasta shape*

1 cup chopped cooked rotisserie chicken

1 cup chopped apples

1 cup chopped pears

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped candied walnuts

1 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta to desired doneness; drain well and cool. (Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.)
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, the chicken, apples, pears, cranberries, celery, and candied walnuts; mix well.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and salt; blend well. Pour mayonnaise mixture over pasta mixture; toss lightly then serve immediately.