Special Sesame Chicken Salad

1 (16 oz.) pkg. bow tie pasta

1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup white wine vinegar

2/3 cup teriyaki sauce

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. pepper

3 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained

2 (8 oz.) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 1/3 cups honey roasted peanuts

1 (9 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach

1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried cranberries

6 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup parsley, minced

1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Yield: 22 servings