Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 12 servings

• 16 oz bow tie pasta, cooked al dente, drained and cooled
• 1 bag fresh spinach (9-10 oz)
• 6 oz craisins
• 2 (11 oz) cans Mandarin oranges, drained
• 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and slivered
• .5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• .25 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 6 oz honey roasted peanuts
• 2 cups cooked chicken, tossed with 2-3 tbsp teriyaki sauce

Dressing:

• 1 cup oil
• .5 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• .33 cup rice vinegar
• .33 cup cider vinegar
• 6 tbsp sugar
• .5 tsp salt
• .5 tsp pepper

Steps

1. In blender, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until well combined and smooth. Mix about 1 cup of the dressing with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and marinate for at least 1 hour. Combine the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl. Just before serving, add pasta and toss. Add dressing to taste and toss. Serve immediately.

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