Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2001

I made this for a brownie picnic and everyone loved it. I have had many requests for this recipe. I have substituted other sausage for the Genoa salami. It tastes just the same.

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SMCOLLINS

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Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2001

This has got to be the best pasta recipe I have ever made. We usually make it once every two weeks and have changed the recipe up by dropping the peas and celery and adding 4 hardboiled eggs, green olives and exchanging genoa salami for genova. Outstanding creamy pasta salad.

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BJUBC

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Reviewed: May 31, 2001

I would not make this again. It was ok. The previous reviewers were right, it was way too dry and needed more milk. I doubled the dressing ingredients and it was still vey dry after being in the fridge. Regardless I did not think it tasted all that great.

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MOLSON7

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Reviewed: May 28, 2001

This was a very delicious pasta salad. I used garlic/parsley fusilli which added just a hint of garlic. I will add this to my favourite recipes list.

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MICHIYO

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Living In: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: May 23, 2001

The dressing was good and everyone at the picnic ate it, but no one asked for the recipe...asking for the recipe is my gauge on greatness. I'd make this again though.

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JBOULTS

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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2001

I brought this to a family gathering and everyone loved it as a matter of fact i made five copies for family members.

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VICTORIA MARIE

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2001

I've never really cared for peas or black olives, but this recipe blends these vegetables so well, that I never even noticed they were in there. Definitely the best pasta salad I've ever had!

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LLAMMERT

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2001

Made this for my family and they absolutely loved it -- even without the packet of italian dressing which I forgot to add! Would definitely make it again.

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BIZEEMOM

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2001

I'm the original creator of this recipe, Carol Emory. I did not want to star rate my recipe because I feel that would be unfair, however I want to clear up some modifications that were made to the recipe. I actually only use about half a cup of green onion and about 1 and 1/2 cups of petite peas. Italian parsley is best to use when making this (also know as broad leaf parsley.) I add the peas to the pasta in the last 2 minutes of cooking and rinse both to cool before mixing it together. Also, I've found that ranch dressing works best (especially when mixed with 1 cup mayonaise and 1 cup low-fat buttermilk.) The dressing has a better chance of staying creamy when buttermilk is used. And with the portions listed, I would use about a half cup more of dressing and serve the recipe to about 8. Thanks for the reviews everyone. I have more recipes on the way!

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2001

Excellent and tasty. We did this as a family project (daughter, step-daughter, and I). We added some Pepperoni too.

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EHATH

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2001

I liked this recipe, but changed a few things. I used (turkey) pepperoni, fat-free sour cream, tri-colored pasta, and left out the parsley. The dressing was excellent, but seemed a little dry. Instead of only 2 Tbs. milk, I used 1/4 cup. Adding more milk made the dressing stay moist for a few days, as if I had just made it.

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RHIANNON1313

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2000

Delicious!! I didn't even put the Italian sausage in the recipe, and I still loved it! That salad dressing is so good, I'm going to try it on a regular green salad!

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2000

Although this is a good recipe, after mixing it up, I doubled the onion. And felt there was not enough dressing, especially the next day, so I recommend making half again of the dressing mix.

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Bonnie

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2000

I took this dish to a potluck and it was a big hit. I prepared the salad with salami as noted but I want to use pepperoni next time and I am sure it will be just as good. Try it!

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