Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing

By dunn1412

Spinach pasta salad is light and refreshing with a sweet and spicy teriyaki dressing, with added nuts, oranges and cilantro. Perfect as a side salad or a light supper.

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 8 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked and cooled
• 4 cups spinach leaves, cleaned
• 1/2 cup craisins
• 1/3 cup cashews or pine nuts
• 1 (4-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the dressing by mixing together all of the ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Put the cooked and cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the cleaned spinach, raisins, nuts, oranges and cilantro. Just before serving, add dressing, toss and serve.