Mandarin Spinach Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Ingredients
8 oz. bow tie pasta
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
4 cups spinach
1/2 cup craisins
1/3 cup cashews
1 (4 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.

In a jar combine teriyaki sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, sugar, oil and sesame seeds. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.

In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, craisins, cashews, mandarin oranges, cilantro and chicken. Before serving pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.

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