Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to quick weeknight dinners. With fresh spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, and a homemade teriyaki vinaigrette, it offers a healthy yet satisfying meal option. Versatile enough to serve as a main dish or a side, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- 1 (4-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or cashews
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice apple vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
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 (if using), salt, pepper, sugar, and oil. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg