Description
Discover the vibrant Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing, a delightful dish that brings together sweet mandarin oranges, fresh spinach, and hearty bowtie pasta. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner. In just 15 minutes, you can create a colorful and nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor. Tossed in a homemade teriyaki dressing, this salad is not only healthy but also incredibly versatile. Serve it as a main dish or as a side to grilled proteins like chicken or shrimp. With its appealing textures and eye-catching colors, this salad is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for everyday enjoyment.
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 apple vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup oil (vegetable, canola, or olive)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well to mix.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg