Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Experience a burst of flavors with our Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing—a vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. This quick and healthy salad features fresh spinach, tangy mandarin oranges, and bowtie pasta tossed in a homemade teriyaki vinaigrette. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful side dish at dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Packed with nutritious ingredients and customizable options, you can elevate this salad by adding grilled chicken or crunchy nuts. Enjoy a refreshing meal that is not only delicious but also visually appealing and satisfying.
- 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
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or cashews
- 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 (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well and refrigerate.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and chopped cilantro.
- Pour chilled dressing over the salad mixture just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg