SALADS

4.6 from 8 reviews MANDARIN PASTA SPINACH SALAD WITH TERIYAKI DRESSING PRINT PREP TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 15 mins This salad is easy, quick, healthy, and tossed in the most addictive teriyaki vinaigrette dressing! Author: Tiffany Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 4 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 dressing 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) Holland House Marsala - Get 50¢ Off Pump up your pasta with Holland House Marsala Cooking Wine. www.mizkan.com INSTRUCTIONS 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. NOTES If possible, opt for a thicker teriyaki sauce. My favorite brand is Kikkoman. Recipe inspired by The Style Sisters. A huge thank you to Diamond of California Nuts for sponsored this awesome salad recipe! FILED UNDER: 30 MINUTE MEALS, ASIAN, DINNER, LIGHTENED UP + HEALTHY DISHES, PASTA + PIZZA, SIDE DISHES, SIDES, APPS, & SNACKS, SOUP & SALAD TAGGED WITH: CRAISINS, MANDARIN, PASTA, PINE NUTS, SPINACH, TERIYAKI