Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 4-ounce can Mandarin oranges
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 4 cups Spinach, leaves

• Condiments

  • 1/3 cup Teriyaki sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Bowtie pasta noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Cashews or diamond of california pine nuts

• Other

  • ½ cup craisins

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
• 4 cups spinach leaves
• ½ cup craisins
• ⅓ cup cashews or Diamond of California Pine Nuts
• 1 4-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce (the thicker, the better!)
• ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar (may sub apple cider vinegar)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder (if you have it)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
• In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, raisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro. Just before serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.