Patty’s 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2/3 cup rice vinegar (or white if necessary)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (6 ounce) bags fresh spinach
• 1 (6 ounce) bag craisins
• 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 bunch green onion
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1 (6 ounce) can honey roasted peanuts
• 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces or shredded

Instructions

1. Cook pasta al dente.
2. Blend together oil, teriyaki sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper.
3. Pour over pasta and let set for 2 hours or overnight.
4. Just before serving add remaining ingredients and toss.
5. Eat!