Spinach, Chicken & Pasta Salad

the menu:
Spinach, Chicken & Pasta Salad

the instructions:
grill chicken and toss with salad goods

the recipe:
16 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked

Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup bottled Teriyaki sauce
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
6 T sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

15 ounces fresh spinach
6 ounces craisins
2-3 cans mandarin oranges, drained
1-2 cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
6 ounces honey roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces

Blend dressing ingredients in blender or food processor. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in medium bowl and marinate for 2 hours. Combine rest of salad ingredients in large salad bowl, add pasta and dressing and toss.