Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

Mandarin Dressing

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Pasta Salad

• 8 ounces rotini pasta , cooked and drained
• 1 cup cucumber , peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
• 1/4 red onion , minced
• 1 medium carrot , shredded
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 cups chicken breast , cooked and diced
• 11 ounce can mandarin orange segments , drained
• ½ cup sliced almonds , toasted