Teryaki Chicken Spinach Salad

In a blender combine:

1 c. oil

2/3 c. teriyaki sauce

2/3 c. white wine vinegar

6 T. sugar

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

Marinate in above mixture overnight or at least a few hours:

16 oz. bowtie pasta (cooked al dente or less)

2-3 c. cooked and shredded chicken

Combine with chicken and pasta just before serving:

9 oz. fresh spinach

6 oz. bag of craisins

2-3 small cans mandarin oranges, drained

2 - 8 oz. cans sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 bunch green onions, diced

1/4 c. sesame seeds, toasted

6 oz. honey roasted peanuts (optional - can leave them in a bowl for each person to add their own)

NOTE: I had this for part of the baptism dinner tonight with Chad's family. His sister made it. This salad was AMAZING! This recipe makes a huge bowl, probably enough for at least 8 people.