Saturday, July 23, 2011

Bowtie Spinach Salad

2 c chicken, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
12 oz bowtie pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 c fresh parsely, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
2/3 c craisins
3 Tbl roasted sunflower seed kernels
1/2 c nuts (honey roasted peanuts, cashews, or sliced almonds work well)
2 (8 0z) can mandrin oranges, drained
1 bag fresh baby spinach leaves

Dressing:
1 c vegetable oil
2/3 c teriyaki sauce
2/3 apple cider vinegar
6 Tbl sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl, whisk well and set aside.

In a large salad bowl combine chicken, pasta, water chestnuts, parsley and green onions with about 1/2 of the dressing. Refrigerate for a few hours to marinate. Just before serving, add remaining ingredients and toss. Add additional dressing as needed.

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