mandarin pasta salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1/2 large cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
• 1 package 6oz. fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 can 11 oz. mandarin orange segments, drained
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger root
• 1 clove pressed garlic
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 package lipton onion soup mix (envelope)
• 2 teaspoons white sugar