Mandarin Pasta Salad | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• ***For the dressing:***
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ***For the pasta salad:***
• 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, minced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and diced
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained, for topping
• 1/2 cup almonds, sliced and toasted, for topping