Patty's 5 Star Chinese Chicken Salad

I received this recipe from a good friend. It is one of my favorite salads. It is a nice change from the "mayo" chicken salad. It is filling, but not heavy. It makes a great meal or side. A great combination of flavors, none of which are too overpowering. This recipe makes a lot, so I usually cut the recipe in half. I'm sure you'll love it! (cooking time is "chilling" time for pasta)

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12

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

Directions

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!