Spinach, Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

16 oz

Bowtie pasta, regular or mini size, cooked al dente and drained

2 tbsp

sea salt

2/3 cup

vegetable or canola oil

2/3 cup

teriyaki sauce* see recipe notes

2/3 cup

cider vinegar

1/3 cup

granulated sugar or honey to taste

salt and pepper

large chicken breast halves or about 3 cups total chicken breast

8 cups

baby spinach

bag Craisins

3 11 ounce cans

mandarin oranges, drained well

2 8 ounce cans

sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped

1/2 cup

fresh parsley chopped optional

bunch green onions, chopped

1/4 cup

toasted sesame seeds*

small can honey roasted peanuts or cashews (about 2 cups) I like cashews