Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Discover the vibrant and satisfying Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing! This delightful dish combines tender bowtie pasta, fresh spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy nuts, all enveloped in a delicious homemade teriyaki dressing. Perfect for any occasion—be it a quick weeknight dinner, a healthy lunch option, or an impressive side dish for gatherings—this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures that make this salad a true crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
- 1 can (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ cup oil (vegetable, canola, or olive)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions. 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. Seal and shake until well mixed; chill.
- In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, spinach, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- Just before serving, drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg