Yum!

This is a really great recipe that

I get asked for all the time.

It is a nice dish to serve at baby and bridal showers,

my mother in law actually used it at the bridal shower

she threw for me almost 13 years ago :).

Spinach, Chicken and Pasta Salad

16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked al dente

Dressing:

1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup bottled Teriyaki sauce

2/3 cup white wine vinegar

6 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

Salad:

1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach

1 (6-ounce) bag craisins

3 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained

½ cup parsley, chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped

¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted

6 ounces honey roasted peanuts

2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces

1. Blend dressing ingredients together in a blender or food processor.

2. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in a medium bowl and marinate for two hours.

3. Combine remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl, add pasta and dressing and toss.