Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2005

i have made this many times since first finding it. It is a FABULOUS recipe for hot summer night when no one really wants to eat. Even the kids love it ( and they do not like salad for dinner )! I used the Kroger- Private Selections Hard Salami ( I think it is a 16 oz. package way cheaper than the Genoa found in the regular lunch meat section cut into pizza like wedges) and a small bag of frozen baby carrots and a small bag of frozen petite baby peas , thawed and drained ( extras are for the next time) dice the celery don't chop it and add any of your favorite veggies, such as broccoli ( florettes), tomato,diced red pepper diced and red onion diced. Try it, you will love it!

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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2005

I really like this recipe and used it for a shower and several asked for the recipe. The creamy pasta isn't as heavy as I thought it might have been. Very good and simple recipe. I subbed the Genoa Salami with cubed ham and it worked very well. I also thought that you could use chicken too.

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2005

This had good falvor with the celery. I however didn't care for this as good as the kind with italian dressing. the mayo sour cream gave it a complete different effect. but my husband and company liked it alot.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2004

I made this once and now every time there is any occasion I have to make it! Its GREAT

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2004

I'm not a lover of pasta salads, but I made this a luncheon and they loved it. I added blanched broccoli & diced carrots for color. I didn't have green onion so I finely diced regular onion and added that. I didn't use peas because so many people don't like them. I wish I had seen the reviews saying to use buttermilk, b/c without it, it's rather bland. I added 1/2 cup ranch dressing and that worked perfectly.

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Nicole

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2004

Excellent if you like salami, black olives it is a must. Think I will leave out the parsely next time.

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NITELIGHT

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2004

We didnt care for this all that much. I honestly didnt think it had enough flavor and even with the reserved dressing it was still too dry and the flavor of the dressing took away from the salami which I couldnt taste at all - kind of a waste of money. I will keep looking but thanks anyway.

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COLEY2

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Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2004

Incredible pasta salad. Much better than the typical pasta salad with oil/vinegar dressing. This creamy dressing really stands out and makes this salad 5 stars. I brought it to a 4th of July party and it was the first thing emptied in the buffet line.

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DHILLY

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2004

This was a big hit at a pot-luck picnic, many requests for the recipe.

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SAJA2003

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2004

Excellent Recipe. I made it twice so far. Once for a Boy Scout Dinner event and once for co-workers at a party. It was a hit. (A little expensive though).

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2003

I've made this recipe several times for large parties and it's everyone's favorite. I usually make a triple batch b/c everyone goes back for seconds. Very easy to make, fantastic flavor. This is definitely a keeper!

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2003

This is excellent. Even my picky eater likes it. A family favorite.

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2003

Thanks, Carol, for a great recipe! Everybody I've served this dish to loves it! You can't go wrong because you can take out or put in whatever ingredients you want. I add herb-garlic feta cheese and/or mozzarella cheese. I also use ranch from the bottle instead of salad dressing mix, milk & mayo like someone else suggested. Use rainbow pasta for great presentation. Keep extra ranch handy because the pasta soaks up the moisture.

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SHIELALYNN

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2003

Not all that good. Not bad.. but not great... I don't think I'll make again. Was VERY spicey! With the meat.

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Jennifer

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2003

I'm making this salad again today for a group barbeque. My husband, who does NOT like pasta salads, asked me to bring it. It is truly wonderful! I add "buttons" of sliced string cheese, and use sliced salami cut up in small pieces instead of cubed salami. The last time I took it, there was none left to take home, so that says how others felt about it, too. Peggy

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2003

This is an awsome past dish!!! I have made this dish 3 times, and all 3 times I have had so many compliments. I did make a few changes of my own. I added both red and green peppers, cucmbers, shredded carrots, as well as adding a little more milk. However, I must say the reciepe is outstanding!!!

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Laura Vander Galien

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2003

We thought this was great! Fellow cooks ~ use your creativity! This is an excellent base for a wonderful salad that can be customized to your tastes. For starters: I'm not fond of salami so I used some cubed/cooked ham. I added the veggies I like such as green/red bell peppers, (left in the celery & green onions but added them to taste). I took anothers advice = used 3/4c mayo, 3/4c sour cream, 2 TBLS milk and the dry italian dressing. Finally, JUST before serving, I added a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese (although it really was not needed). Great pasta salad w/ our steak dinner! A keeper in my book! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2003

I was not impressed. I'm a big fan of Good Seasons dressing, but not on in this recipe. As far as presentation, the white dressing coated everything and the beautiful colors of the salami, peas, and olives were lost. There was a definite mayonaise taste to the dressing. I would not make again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2003

I omitted the peas, parsley, and celery and added halved cherry tomatoes, julienned green peppers, as well as some diced ham and provolone. The dressing was good and was a nice change from the typical Italian dressing pasta salad.

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2003

Quite average. A little too gooey, creamy for my taste. Not enough variety of veggies either. Not a keeper for me.

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