Asian Spinach Salad

Ingredients:
16 oz bowtie pasta, cooked al dente
1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach
1 (6 oz) bag craisins
3 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (8 oz) cans water chestnuts, drained
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 c. toasted sesame seeds
6 oz honey roasted peanuts
2 c. cooked chicken, cut into small pieces (i only use this if the salad is going to be the main course)

dressing:
1 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. bottled Teriyaki sauce (better to use a high quality sauce like Yoshida's)
2/3 c. white wine vinegar
6 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Blend dressing ingredients together in blender.  Mix dressing and cooked pasta in a large freezer bag or bowl and marinate for two hours.  Combine rest of salad ingredients in large salad bowl, add pasta and dressing, toss.