Special Sesame Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 package bow tie pasta
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
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• 3 cans mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 1/3 cup honey roasted peanuts
• 1 package fresh spinach, torn
• 1 package dried cranberries
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

By Robin from Washington, IA