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Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad is bow tie pasta noodles coated in teriyaki sauce with oranges, spinach and dried cranberries. Life-in-the-Lofthouse.com
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Mandarin Orange and Spinach Pasta Salad

Prep Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Author Holly

Ingredients

Teriyaki Dressing

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Pasta Salad

  • 8 ounces dried bow tie pasta
  • 2 cans (11 ounces, each) mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds optional
  • 1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach leaves

Instructions

Teriyaki Dressing

  • Add all of the teriyaki dressing ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk until combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

Pasta Salad

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water then drain again.
  • Place cooked pasta in a large bowl. Pour teriyaki dressing over the pasta. Gently toss to coat pasta in dressing. Cover with lid and place in fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve add the mandarin oranges, craisins, green onions, sesame seeds (if using) and baby spinach. Toss gently to combine everything then serve immediately. Enjoy!