Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad w/Teriyaki Dressing
By r_wade1
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4.6/5
(16 Votes)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/3 cup cashews or Diamond of California Pine Nuts
- 1 4 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- dressing
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (the thicker, the better!)
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (may sub apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (if you have it)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
Details
Adapted from pinterest.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to
combine. Chill until ready to use.
3. In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, raisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro. Just before
serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.
Notes
If possible, opt for a thicker teriyaki sauce. My favorite brand is Kikkoman.
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