Spinach, Chicken and Pasta Salad

16 oz bowtie pasta, cooked al dente

Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup bottled Teriyaki sauce
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
6 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

1 (10oz) bag fresh spinach
1 (6oz) bag craisins
3 (11oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (8oz) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 bunch green oinions, chopped
1/4 cup sesame seeds, roasted
6 oz honey roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces

Blend dressing ingredients together in blender or food processor. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in medium bowl and marinate for two hours. Combine rest of salad ingredients in large salad bowl, add paste and dressing and toss.

Shared By: Meredith