Spinach Chicken & Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Vinaigrette

Spinach Chicken & Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Vinaigrette
Spinach Chicken & Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Vinaigrette
Try this Spinach Chicken & Pasta Salad with Teriyaki Vinaigrette recipe, or contribute your own.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
contains white meat contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains honey dairy free
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 – 2/3 cup bottled teriyaki sauce (i used 1/3 cup but
  • 16 oz. bow tie pasta cooked al dente, drained and cooled
  • 1 bag fresh spinach (9 – 10 oz)
  • 6 oz. craisins
  • 2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts drained and slivered
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
  • 6 oz. honey roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups cooked chicken tossed with 2-3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • Carbohydrate 3.35800931395622 g
  • Cholesterol 41.0666666666667 mg
  • Fat 49.6833506028715 g
  • Fiber 1.60696791710971 g
  • Protein 15.0279010756437 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.36067363337764 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (128g)
  • Sodium 3531.57143372093 mg
  • Sugar 1.75104139684651 g
  • Trans Fat 1.42830156685488 g
  • Calories 516 calories

In a blender, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until well combined and smooth.Mix about 1 cup of the dressing with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and marinate for at least one hour (Judy has left this step out many times with still great results).Combine the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.Just before serving, add pasta and toss. Add dressing to taste and toss. Serve immediately.