I'm reviewing based on a friend making this and bringing over. I'm not sure if she followed to a tee, however, she is the type to follow the exact recipe but she did say no pimento used (she halved the recipe also). I've always steered clear of Mac salads but am glad I tried this & upon asking for recipe, found out she got it on this site I utilize frequently! I will make this myself when I need a side dish for company or a potluck. Good recipe you can tweak to your own personal taste. I will no longer turn my nose up at this type of salad and included it in my recipe box. Thanks to JMOR777!

Reviewed On: Oct. 5, 2009

Good recipe although as another commented, I didn't steam or precook my fresh green beans either (about 3/4 lb). I used the ingredients listed but didn't really "measure" just eye-balled them (I used less sesame oil as it would have been too overpowering for me as written). I used a cast iron fry pan that I cooked 4 bacon slices (diced) in beforehand. Drained majority of bacon grease & put bacon pieces on paper towels; added the recipe ingredients & simmered beans for about 15 to 20 minutes(covered), stirring occasionally. Turned up the heat at the end and threw the crunchy cooked bacon in and crisped the beans a bit. I also used brown sugar instead of white. Very tasty and easy in my opinion.

Reviewed On: Jun. 22, 2009

Would give 5 stars, however, I prefer measurements on the protein, not this "3 cooked chicken breast halves". What does that really mean? Not to be anal but come on. I used the other measurements with 4 cups of diced, leftover roasted chicken and needed to add extra mayo & buttermilk so it was at least moist. Also added a tsp of deydrated onion, a splash of vinegar and more salt & pepper. I couldn't find dried cherries so subbed cherry flavored Craisins. I've prepared similar with walnuts but the toasted pecans were good too. Always, and I mean always toast whatever nut you choose so they don't taste "raw". I like this recipe but felt it needed a bit more acidity (vinegar, lemon or lime juice) something to give this more flavor. Great starting point to add anything else to your own taste. Update: I took this to work, mounded on fresh baked rolls for the "guys" at work and got rave feedback! I forgot; I mixed a big tbsp of sweet relish into this also. I look forward to using the dried cherries next time I make this recipe.

Reviewed On: Feb. 4, 2009