Asian Pasta Salad

Marinade:
3/4 Cup Canola Oil
2/3 Cup Soy Vay Teriyaki Sauce
2/3 Cup Cooking White Wine Vinegar
6 Tbsp. Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt (extra to season chicken)
1/2 teaspoon Pepper (extra to season chicken)

Filling:
16 oz. Bowtie Pasta (Decco brand is best)
2 Cups Cooked Chicken (about three breasts)
1 1/2 Cups Baby Spinach
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onion
6 oz. (1 bag) Craisins
3 (11 oz) Cans Mandarin Oranges
2 oz. Water Chestnuts (I use peanuts)

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Season chicken with "extra" salt and pepper and bake until cooked. Chop chicken into bite sized pieces. Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and marinade seasonings into a large bowl and refrigerate for a t least 5 hours. Add remaining filling ingredients and serve. Tastes great with breadsticks or rolls.

- Becca Bates