- 16 ounces short pasta — choose your favorite shape
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds
- 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
While the pasta is boiling, prepare the dressing. In a resealable jar, combine the dressing ingredients (teriyaki sauce through extra virgin olive oil). Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, spinach, dried cranberries, almonds, and mandarin oranges. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve.
- Yields: 12-16 side dish servings
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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