Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines the goodness of fresh spinach, tender pasta, and sweet mandarin oranges, all tossed in a delicious teriyaki vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches, this salad not only delights the palate but also offers a nutritious option to satisfy your cravings. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish that showcases a unique blend of flavors—making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Customize it with your favorite nuts or proteins for added variety and enjoy the delightful crunch of this easy-to-make salad.
- 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
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
- 1 can (4 ounces) mandarin oranges (drained)
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce (the thicker, the better!)
- ⅓ cup rice apple vinegar (may sub apple cider vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (if you have it)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake until well mixed and chill.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- Just before serving, drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg