Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or potluck, this salad combines zesty mandarin oranges and savory teriyaki dressing for a refreshing taste experience. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s packed with vitamins from fresh spinach and nuts. Customize it to your liking by adding proteins or swapping ingredients, making it both versatile and satisfying. With its addictive dressing and colorful presentation, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- ½ cup craisins
- ⅓ cup pine nuts (or cashews)
- 1 can (4 ounces) 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 vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- For the dressing, combine teriyaki sauce, rice apple vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and oil in a jar; shake well and chill.
- In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, spinach leaves, craisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, and cilantro.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 315mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg