Reviewed: May 24, 2012

This was very tasty, but we like more crunch in our pasta salad. I added two stalks of celery and four green onions, but would add more celery and maybe a red pepper as well next time to add more crunch. I used "Hidden Valley Ranch" dressing mix and a 28 gram pkg. yielded exactly 3 Tbsp. The dressing and addition of bacon was very tasty. Thanks for the great recipe!

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Davena

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: May 23, 2012

This blows the box salad out of the water! I've made it for potlucks and added diced chicken and artichoke hearts and served it as a meal for my family! Fantastic recipe!

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STACINET

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Orange, Texas, USA

Living In: Beaumont, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 22, 2012

This is my favorite pasta salad recipe! I have used it for potlucks, showers, and cook outs! It's super prortable and looks very appetizing. I use the jars of bacon pieces (not bacon bits) as the perfect short cut.

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Kathryn

Reviewed: May 20, 2012

Great pasta salad! Has such a great flavor. Next time I will increase the mayo, milk and seasoning to make it more creamy. I used a pack of real bacon pieces instead of cooking Bacon which turned out great and less cooking! I will also use less olives next time. My hubby hates cold pasta but loved this one!

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Marquita

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: May 20, 2012

I thought that this would be delish, but it was just average. I probably will never make this again.

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hotmomma2014

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 18, 2012

Very good macaroni salad. It was a hit at the potluck I brought it to!

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karenb

Reviewed: May 18, 2012

I actually made this hot and had it for dinner. I left out the cheddar cheese and added some fresh chopped basil. It was delicious! And tomorrow, I will eat it cold as a salad! Great recipe!!

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earwigsmom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Vallejo, California, USA

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

Our absolute favorite cold pasta to take to picnics. It's always a hit.

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motherof3

Reviewed: May 14, 2012

Just made this for dinner. Tastes just like the stores. I feel like you can reallt add whatever you pallet desires. I added chopped spinach and a bunch of other veggies with some salami. Yum!

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