Description
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavors from sweet mandarin oranges and crunchy pine nuts, this salad combines wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach and al dente bowtie pasta, all tossed in a delicious homemade teriyaki vinaigrette. Whether you’re preparing it for a picnic, a potluck, or simply a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is sure to impress. It’s not only easy to make in just 15 minutes but also highly customizable, allowing you to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy the delightful balance of textures and tastes with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
- 1 can (4 ounces) mandarin oranges (drained)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 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)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well until combined.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and chopped cilantro.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg