Mandarin Spinach Pasta Salad with Teriyaki
Mandarin Spinach Pasta Salad with Teriyaki
Ingredients
- 8 oz. bow tie pasta
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
- 4 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1 (4 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a jar combine teriyaki sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, sugar, oil and sesame seeds. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, craisins, cashews, mandarin oranges, cilantro and chicken. Before serving pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.
