Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad
Sep 01, 2024 03:43 AM
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.
We love teriyaki chicken at my house. (Don’t we all?) It’s a dinner staple! But for those times when I’m craving something a little more wholesome, pasta salad is my go-to. This teriyaki spinach pasta salad is the best of both worlds. Here’s why:
The pasta keeps things nice and hearty but I LOVE the added leafy greens. Then you’ve got those tender pieces of chicken and crunchy cashew bits all smothered in a homemade teriyaki dressing. The perfect pasta salad for this spring, summer, and beyond.
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
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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