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Mandarin Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing

Mandarin Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing

A refreshing Mandarin Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing that combines pasta, spinach, and vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 627 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • jar
  • large bowl
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
  • 4 cups spinach leaves
  • ½ cup craisins
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts or cashews
  • 1 4-ounce can mandarin oranges drained
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce the thicker, the better!
  • ⅓ cup rice wine 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

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, raisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro. Just before serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.

Notes

If possible, opt for a thicker teriyaki sauce. My favorite brand is Kikkoman.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 11gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1094mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2886IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Crispy Salad, healthy salad, Mandarin Spinach Salad, Pasta Salad, Teriyaki Dressing, vegetarian salad
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