Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing. This vibrant salad combines tender bowtie pasta, nutrient-rich spinach, and zesty mandarin oranges, all tossed in a delightful homemade teriyaki vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch, this dish is both nutritious and visually appealing. With its bright colors and bold flavors, it elevates any meal while taking just 15 minutes to prepare. Enjoy a customizable dish that can be adapted to your favorite ingredients, making it an ideal option for warm days or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
- 1 can (4 ounces) mandarin oranges (drained)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped)
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice apple vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well and chill.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- Just before serving, pour chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg