Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad is made with an easy teriyaki vinaigrette that is so perfect for summer dinners! This chicken pasta salad is tossed with fresh spinach, tangy oranges and tart cranberries.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad

Servings:

Calories: 533kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

2 cups Chicken cooked and diced/shredded
16 oz Bowtie pasta cooked, drained & chilled
4 oz spinach rinsed & patted dry
1 bunch of green onions chopped
6 oz Craisins
33 oz mandarin oranges three 11-oz cans
½ cup Parsley fresh, chopped
⅓ cup Pumpkin seeds

Teriyaki Dressing Ingredients

1 cup light olive oil
⅔ cup Teriyaki sauce
⅓ cup Vinegar
3 tbsp Sugar
½ tsp both Salt and Pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl or a jar, combine all the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. If you are using a jar, simply put the lid on and shake well. Put in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Cook the pasta according to the package until it is al dente, you do not want it cooked all the way. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water, pour pasta into a large bowl.
Chop or shred the chicken. If you are using canned chicken, fluff it up a bit with a fork. If you are preparing the chicken now, cook it and season it to your liking. Avoid any major flavor seasonings, just a basic salt/pepper/garlic salt would work well with the other flavors in this recipe.
Proceed to drain the cans of mandarin oranges, get as much of the liquid out as possible.
Now, combine all the ingredients into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Start with the chicken, spinach and onions. Toss to combine well. Then, add in the craisins, oranges, parsley, and pumpkin seeds.
Proceed to pour the teriyaki dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad is a great dish for a potluck BBQ or family gathering! This chicken pasta salad has wonderful flavors and will be a huge hit with your family and friends!

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