Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing, a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines tender bowtie pasta with fresh spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with an addictive homemade teriyaki vinaigrette. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or served as a side at gatherings, it offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will impress your guests. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Customize it to suit your taste and enjoy a healthy meal that’s both satisfying and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice apple vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup oil (such as vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a jar, mix together teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well until combined and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, and mandarin oranges.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg