Mandarin Pasta Salad

8 oz bow tie pasta cooked, drained and cooled
6 oz fresh baby spinach
½ cucumber, peeled and sliced
½ c diced red bell pepper
½ c coarsely chopped red onion
1 (11 oz) can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 c diced cooked chicken
½ c sliced almonds, toasted

Dressing
1 tsp finely chopped, peeled gingerroot
1 clove garlic pressed
a c rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
¼ c orange juice
¼ c vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 env. Lipton onion soup mix
2 tsp sugar

Combine salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and toss.