Mandarin Orange Chicken Pasta Salad
Bowtie pasta is combined with tender chicken, fresh veggies, mandarin oranges and more, then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce to create this family favorite pasta salad.
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the salad
- 16 oz. bowtie pasta
- 2/3 cups cooked cubed chicken
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 15 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 cup cashews or peanuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
- Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing, along with the other ingredients, except for the chopped cashews (or peanuts). Toss to coat well. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until serving.
- Reseason with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g