Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad

Name: Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad
Prep time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 cup Teriyaki sauce; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces dried bow tie pasta; 2 cans (11 ounces, each) mandarin oranges; 1/3 cup craisins; 2 green onions; 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

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4.8

12 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
2 hrs
Servings
8
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine
American, International

Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad

Vera Ali

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Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad is coated in a teriyaki dressing and tossed with mandarin oranges, craisins and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

Teriyaki Dressing

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Pasta Salad

8 ounces dried bow tie pasta
2 cans (11 ounces, each) mandarin oranges drained
1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds optional
1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

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Instructions

Teriyaki Dressing

Add all of the teriyaki dressing ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Pasta Salad

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water then drain again.
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl. Pour teriyaki dressing over the pasta. Gently toss to coat pasta in dressing. Cover with lid and place in fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
When ready to serve add the mandarin oranges, craisins, green onions, sesame seeds (if using) and baby spinach. Toss gently to combine everything then serve immediately. Enjoy!