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Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing
Quick to make, just a few ingredients, and a yummy dressing. What more could you want?
Salad
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8
oz.
bowtie pasta noodles
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4
c.
spinach leaves
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1/2
c.
dried cranberries
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1/3
c.
pine nuts
(or cashews)
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1-4 oz.
can
mandarin oranges
drained
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1/4
c.
cilantro leaves
roughly chopped
Dressing
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1/3
c.
teriyaki sauce
(the thicker the better - recommend Kikkoman)
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1/3
c.
rice vinegar
(may sub apple cider vinegar)
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1/2
t.
garlic powder
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1/2
t.
onion powder
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1/4
t.
salt
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1/4
t.
black pepper
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1
T.
sugar
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1/2
c.
oil
(vegetable oil, canola oil, olive oil)
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Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
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While pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
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In a large bowl, toss together pasta, spinach, dried cranberries, nuts, mandarin oranges and cilantro.
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Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad. Toss and serve.
Recipe from: lecremedelacrumb.com
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