Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges, the crunchiness of nuts, and the rich flavor of teriyaki dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only pleasing to the palate but also packed with nutritional benefits. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a colorful bowl that delights your taste buds and impresses your guests. Serve it as a light main course or as a side dish next to grilled proteins for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or cashews
- 1 can (4 ounces) mandarin oranges
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice 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)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well to mix and chill.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges.
- Just before serving, drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg