Spinach and Pasta Salad

I first had this at a baby shower. Then after the first bite I asked for the recipe. Not only is it delicious, it looks so pretty!

Spinach and Pasta Salad

From: My Aunt Kelli

Serves: 12-14

Time: 2 hours and 20 Minutes

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Salad

16 oz Bowtie Pasta, cooked (You can use any kind of small pasta. No long noodle pasta.)

1 (10 oz) Bag Fresh Spinach

1 (6 oz) Bag of Crazins

3 (11 oz) Cans Mandarin Oranges, drained

2 (8 oz) Cans sliced Water Chestnuts, drained

1/2 C. Parsley, chopped

1 bunch of Green Onions, chopped

1/4 C. Toasted Sesame Seeds

6 oz Honey Roasted Peanuts

Dressing

1 C. Vegetable Oil

2/3 C. Teriyaki Sauce

2/3 C. White Wine Vinegar

6 Tbsp Sugar

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Pepper

Mix dressing ingredients together. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in a medium bowl and marinate for two hours. Combine the rest of the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl add pasta and dressing and toss.