2 cups shell macaroni
3 cups cooked and cubed chicken
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 small pkg. slivered almonds
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cup seedless red or green grapes
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours (or over night) to blend flavors. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.