Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad

5 from 2 votes

Teriyaki spinach pasta salad combines juicy mandarin oranges, savory teriyaki chicken, and crunchy cashews for a flavor explosion in every bite! The best Asian-inspired pasta salad to serve alongside your favorite meals.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: teriyaki chicken pasta salad, teriyaki spinach pasta salad

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles, cooked and drained
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 cups boneless skinless chicken, cooked and chopped
½ cup craisins
½ cup honey roasted cashews, or peanuts
4 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Teriyaki Dressing

⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
⅓ cup teriyaki sauce, (I like Yoshida)
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make the Dressing

To a medium bowl, add ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil, ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce, ⅓ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Whisk to combine and set aside.

Pasta Salad

Cook the 8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles, to al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a strainer, then run it under cold water to cool the pasta.
To a large bowl, add the pasta, 4 cups baby spinach leaves, 2 cups boneless skinless chicken, cooked, ½ cup craisins, ½ cup honey roasted cashews, 4 ounces mandarin oranges, ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, ¼ cup green onions, 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
Serve right away or refrigerate the salad for up to 2 hours before serving.

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