Mediterranean Pasta Salad

8 oz. shell pasta
1 cup ham strips
1 green pepper, thin slices
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup walnut pieces
1/4 cup water chestnuts
1 can Mandarin oranges

Dressing:
3 tbsp. brandy
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp. capers
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Combine pasta, oranges, ham, green pepper, onions, olives, cheese, walnuts

and water chestnuts with dressing. Chill. Serve on lettuce lined plate.Serves 6.