Mandarin Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
A refreshing Mandarin Spinach Bowtie Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Dressing perfect for summer gatherings.
Equipment
- jar
- bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Teriyaki Dressing
- ⅓ cup neutral flavored oil like vegetable, canola or avocado
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt I use coarse, kosher salt
- a pinch black pepper
Salad
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- ½ to 1 cup craisins
- 2 cans (11-ounces each) mandarin oranges drained
- 1 can (8-ounce) water chestnuts drained and slivered
- ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions thinly sliced white and green parts
- ½ to ¾ cup roasted cashews or honey roasted peanuts
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken tossed with 2-3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Dressing
- Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar, cap with a lid, and shake until well combined (or whisk together in a bowl or use a blender).
Salad Preparation
- Combine all salad ingredients except the sesame seeds in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- If anticipating leftovers, consider adding dressing to individual portions instead of mixing with the salad as a whole.
Notes
If looking for the original dressing ingredients, refer to previous recipe versions for variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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