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Ever put pasta, oranges, and spinach in one bowl? Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad says you should. Would you try it?
This Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad is not your typical boring salad. It’s got sweet mandarin oranges, chewy cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a super tasty teriyaki dressing. Oh, and pasta! It’s the kind of salad you actually want to eat. It’s fast to throw together and perfect for lunch, dinner, or any get-together.
Why You’ll Love this Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad:
- Sweet + Savory Combo: The fruit, pasta, and dressing mix just right.
- No Boring Bites: Every forkful has crunch, chew, and flavor.
- Easy to Make: No weird steps. Boil pasta, toss stuff in a bowl, done.
- Great for Sharing: Parties, picnics, or school lunches? This salad fits in anywhere.
- Super Fresh: Spinach, citrus, and herbs keep things light but still filling.
Try it once, and it might just be your new favorite!
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad is the unexpected summer side everyone loves.
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Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Salad Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Think pasta, but make it bright, fresh, and just a little unexpected. Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad mixes sweet mandarin oranges, chewy cranberries, crunchy cashews, and bowtie pasta, all tossed in a bold teriyaki dressing. It’s the one salad that never gets left behind at a party.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 1/3 cup cashews or pine nuts
- 1 small can (4 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup thick teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain it, and rinse with cold water so it cools down fast.
- Set it aside.
- While the paste is cooking, shake up all the dressing ingredients in a jar.
- Store it in the fridge until you’re ready.
- In a big bowl, mix the pasta, spinach, craisins, nuts, mandarin slices, and cilantro.
- Right before serving, pour the dressing over and toss everything together. Done!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Salads aren’t supposed to taste this good. Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad breaks all the rules in a great way.
This Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad is quick to make, full of texture, and loaded with sweet, tangy flavor. With pasta, spinach, mandarins, and a bold teriyaki dressing, it’s not your average salad—and that’s exactly why it works. Perfect for lunches, parties, or meal prep, it’s a recipe worth saving and making on repeat.
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