Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

really good. i changed this recipe alot so i almost didnt review it but thought i should share the bacon/mayo/ranch/ seasoning are all the right ratios. didnt use shredded cheese but coarse chopped some block cheddar and i added tomatoes and onions cause i had some to use up. i used pencil point pasta ( again some i had to use up) it came out really nice and creamy and better than expected as i was looking forward to using another kind of dressing only to discover someone used the last of what i had. i will totally make this again.

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soupisgoodfood33

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

Great recipe. Followed exactly except I omitted the olives. I will definitely be making this again!

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WendyM

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lakeville, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

This was a good and easy salad however it didn't seem to be the hit I was hoping for. The day after, it seemed to taste too similar to the Suddenly Salad Mix.

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Vicki

Living In: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

This was a very simple pasta salad to make. I used halved grape tomatoes instead of a regular tomato. I omitted the olives and the cheese.

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TVCHICK

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Home Town: Georgetown, Delaware, USA

Living In: Centreville, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2009

This turned out great. I got a lot of compliments. I'm not a huge ranch fan but others who are loved this salad.

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

I didn't get the chance to let this sit, so I'm betting it will be better once it does. However, at the moment it tastes a bit too mayonaise-y for me. Bf thought it was fine. I don't have olives (I'm going to have to remedy that ASAP!) so I didn't put them in. Instead, I used kidney beans, which added protein (great bc this was dinner for us tonight) and color. I think it definitely needs those olives, though. I used the rest of my whole wheat rotini but didn't have 12 ounces so I supplemented with cheese tortellini. Worked pretty well. thanks for the recipe!

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pomplemousse

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Living In: Dumfries, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009

This was great! Took to a family reunion and everyone raved about it. Thanks Wilemon!!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009

The olives were overpowering, if I make again I will definately omit, hoping it would taste much better without.

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009

I'm not sure why, but we really didn't care for this. I like all of the ingredients that go in it but it seemed very dry to me. Was worth a try, though!

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Living In: East Greenville, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009

This is great. But I use grape tomatoes instead of chopped tomatoes. And I add a seeded and chopped cucumber and a shredded carrot to make it a little healthier. Instead of frying bacon I use the package of bacon bits - the real kind. I can make it in 30 minutes including cleanup.

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Chris Simpson

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2009

although i'm not a huge pasta salad fan, this was excellent. i substituted ranch dressing and cut back on the mayo. i also added 1/2 tsp of ground mustard for a little extra tang.

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2009

I really liked this salad and my husband absolutely loved it. I used ranch dressing (couldn't find the mix at my store) and whole wheat pasta. I also added some green onion. Very delicious!

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Sugar8184

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

Omitted the milk & olives - added 1/2 chopped cucumber, 2 green onions & some chopped carrots. Very yummy!

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Jennifer C.

Living In: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009

Everyone else loved this, so I am giving it 4 stars. I didn't like the black olives in this though. It added weird flavor. I think if you left the olives out, this would be a winner!

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meganne1184

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: East Moline, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2009

Yummy!

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GENJIRO

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

I love, love this pasta salad. I tend to leave out the olives and tomatoes. It is so easy as a make-ahead dish and I just use a little splash of milk the next day to get it ready for serving. What a crowd pleaser!

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Katie W.

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

Better than the boxed stuff!

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Kim O

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Home Town: Sauk Village, Illinois, USA

Living In: Hobart, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

Much like my old standby "Suddenly Salad," but SO much better with fresh ingredients! Make the equivalent of two boxes of salad mix. Very tasty... no changes to suggest.

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EGRACE1

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

Very good! I made this to take to a luncheon at church.The chopped fresh veggies in with the pasta definitely enhanced the taste and I love the color they added to the dish.I made packaged Hidden Valley dressing mix and it was great. Will definitely keep this recipe to use again.

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Mel K

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

This was very easy...and very tasty. I forgot to add the cheese...and it still was yummy. (I'm seriously asking myself how one forgets to add cheese???) I may use a bit more ranch seasoning next time....and remember the cheese!!!

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