Mixed-Pasta-Salad-with-Sweet-Teriyaki-Vinaigrette

Mixed Pasta Salad with Sweet Teriyaki Vinaigrette

Serves 10 servings (1 cup per portion)
Total Time 35 min (plus chilling time)
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 20 min

Ingredients

  • 16oz Bowtie pasta noodles
  • 10oz Spinach leaves
  • 5oz Dried cranberries
  • 2.25oz California pine nuts
  • 23oz Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 Red bell pepper, chopped

Dressing

  • 1 cup Kikkoman® Preservative Free Less Sodium Teriyaki Glaze
  • 1 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar combine all dressing ingredients.
  3. Stir well, cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
  4. In a large bowl toss together pasta, spinach, raisins, nuts, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
  5. Just before serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.
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