Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines tender bowtie pasta with fresh spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a delicious homemade teriyaki dressing. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a colorful side dish for dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor. It’s an excellent choice for potlucks or gatherings, as it can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a guilt-free meal packed with vitamins and antioxidants that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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
- ⅓ cup rice apple vinegar
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a jar, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oil. Seal tightly and shake until well mixed. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and chopped cilantro.
- Just before serving, drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg