Bow Tie Spinach Salad

I was cleaning out my recipe box and found this. This is one of the first things I officially learned to make. My dear friend Aleis gave it to me after I had John and decided since I was home more, I needed to be the one who made dinner. She was sweet and helped domesticate me!! The original recipe makes a lot a lot of food. To feed my family, I half it and it's still way too much.

Directions:

Cook 6 oz Bow tie pasta. Marinate in dressing for 2 hrs.

Dressing:

1 C vegetable oil

1/2 tsp salt

6 tbs sugar

2/3 C white wine vinegar

2/3 C teriyaki sauce

1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all the following ingredients and refrigerate:

6-8 chicken breasts cooked and cut up

3 small cans mandarian oranges (drained)

1 or 2 cans water chestnuts (drained)

1/2 c finely chopped fresh parsley

1 bunch of green onions chopped

1/2 to 3/4 C honey roasted peanuts

When ready to serve, combine chicken ingredients and pasta with one bag already washed and cut spinach.