Chicken Salad Deluxe
["1 1/4 c. prepared buttermilk salad dressing", "1/2 c. mayonnaise", "3 Tbsp. half and half", "1 3/4 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "5 whole chicken breasts (about 2 lb., boneless and skinless), cubed (after cooking)", "10 oz. uncooked 100% semolina medium shell macaroni (any small design shell), cooked, rinsed, drained and cooled", "1 tsp. curry powder (optional)", "3 c. diced celery", "2 1/2 c. seedless green or red flame grapes, cut lengthwise into halves", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. slivered almonds (reserve 1 Tbsp. for garnish)", "2 (2.25 oz. each) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "lettuce leaves", "parsley (optional)", "cantaloupe slices"]
["Combine salad dressing, mayonnaise, half and half, seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl.", "Blend well.", "Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors."]
["buttermilk salad dressing", "mayonnaise", "salt", "pepper", "chicken breasts", "shell macaroni", "curry powder", "celery", "seedless green", "slivered almonds", "water chestnuts", "onion", "lettuce leaves", "parsley", "cantaloupe"]