Spinach and Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Spinach and Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ cup rice vinegar or ½ cup white wine vinegar; ¼ cup orange juice; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix; 2 teaspoons sugar; 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta; 12 cucumber, scored seeded,and sliced; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; ½ cup coarsely chopped red onion; 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained; 2 cups diced cooked chicken; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup rice vinegar or ½ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
2 teaspoons sugar
8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
12 cucumber, scored seeded,and sliced
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
For dressing finely chop gingeroot.
2
Whisk gingeroot, garlic, vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix and sugar.
3
Cover.
4
Refrigerate until ready to use.
5
For salad, cook pasta according to package directions drain and rinse under cold water.
6
Place pasta in large bowl.
7
Meanwhile score cucumber, remove seeds slice and cut slices in half.
8
Dice bell pepper, coarsley chop onion.
9
Add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, mandarin oranges, chicken and almonds to pasta.
10
Pour dressing over salad and toss.
11
Serve immediately.

777

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled gingerroot, 1 clove garlic, minced, ½ cup rice vinegar or ½ cup white wine vinegar, ¼ cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach and Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions