Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Experience a burst of flavor with our Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing. This vibrant dish combines tender bowtie pasta, fresh spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a rich homemade teriyaki dressing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a show-stopping side for gatherings, this salad is both nutritious and incredibly delicious. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sure to leave your family and friends asking for seconds. Enjoy the delightful mix of textures and tastes while making healthy choices!
- 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 leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- 1 (4-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 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 (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
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 to mix.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach, craisins, nuts, and mandarin oranges.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg