MANDARIN PASTA SALAD

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This is a salad which can be used as a main dish as it contains chicken, spinach, vegetables and fruit. It is soooo tasty and a cool dish for a hot summer's night.

Provided by Grace Larson

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz bow tie pasta
1/2 large cucumber
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 c coarsely chopped red onion
1 pkg 6oz. fresh baby spinach leaves
1 can(s) 11 oz. mandarin orange segments, drained
2 c diced cooked chicken
1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted
1 tsp finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger root
1 clove pressed garlic
1/3 c rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/4 c orange juice, fresh
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 pkg lipton onion soup mix (envelope)
2 tsp white sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Start with the dressing. Finely chop gingeroot . In small bowl, whisk gingerroot, garlic, vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix & sugar. Cover, refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2. For salad, cook pasta according to package, drain and rinse under cold running water. Place pasta in large bowl. Meanwhile score cucumber with a fork, remove seeds using a corer, slice cuke and cut slices in half. Dice bell pepper, coarsely chop onion. Add cuke, bell pepper, onion, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken and almonds to pasta. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Hodan xuseen maxamad
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. The salad is very refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Theresa Russell
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet, and the mandarin oranges add a nice burst of flavor. I also love the crunch of the water chestnuts. I will definitely be making this salad again.


JEMBA RONALD
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I was looking for a new pasta salad recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Chris Chastain
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This Mandarin Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy water chestnuts, and salty bacon is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and


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