Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

Good tasting salad. I didn't like all the sunflower seeds, I would cut that in half, as well as the raisins. Found it needed a bit more dressing then the recipe called for. So I used a 1/4cup more mayo and a little more viniger.

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shananananan

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

This recipe is very yummy and a balanced meal if you use torellini filled with cheese. I did not have any red onions, and used rice wine vinegar for a touch of sweet but NO SUGAR. I also used organic canadian bacon. Next time I won't use quite so many raisins. I'd give this 4 1/2 but only because it has too much sugar.

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Valerie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Clarkston, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

This is a wonderful salad! Every time I have made it I have received many compliments and everyone wants to know the recipe! I even had it served at my wedding! This is a crave worthy recipe! Thank you!

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jackie.f.johnson

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2009

My son loves this salad. We leave out the raisins and the onion. It still is the best!!!. Many people are unsure when they see a salad with tortellini's, but once they try it they are hooked

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THE HOOVE

Home Town: London, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Beausoleil First Nation, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

Good, but only after changes and a night in the fridge to let flavors meld. I made 1.5 times the dressing, but used only 1/2 the amount of sugar. I didn't have raisins, so I used craisins which gave it a nice tang. The sunflower seeds I bought were not salted. So I definitely had to add a fair amount of salt - in the 1/2 to 1 t. range. Also, I had used the food processor to shred the onion, which may have released more of the onion juices than desired. Next time I'll chop by hand. Lastly, I bought refrigerated tortellini, but only boiled it for 4 minutes - a touch too chewy at that point - to make sure the pasta didn't fall apart during the mixing and to account for the pasta softening while marinating in the sauce overnight. In the end, it was pretty tasty.

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Daydra

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Falls Church, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009

I made this today for lunch...I love the concept, but not the combination. The dressing was too sweet for my taste. I would have gone with something a little more herb taste. I'll make it again, but with an Italian dressing.

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

This salad is beyond fabulous. I have never reviewed a recipe before but this called for one. I took a few of the different suggestions..........used half mayo and half miracle whip 'cause I had it and wanted to use it up. Doubled the amount of dressing as suggested, and used roasted slivered almonds that I had on hand in place of sunflower seeds and raisins. Rave reviews all around. I think you can add whatever you prefer to this recipe. Kudos and many thanks for sharing this. It's a keeper for sure

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Sally

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

This one was just okay. I thought that it turned out a little too sweet and it was missing the 'UMPH' I like. If someone asked for me to make it again I would but this isn't my go-to recipe.

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April0280

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2009

Wonderful recipt. Always a huge hit!

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jburris82

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

I made this recipe for a pot luck and it was the first dish gone! Very tasty, the combination of all the ingredients create a unique and very pleasing taste. It was EASY and I will definetely make this again!

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Helene

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

Made this for a picnic, rave reviews. Let's just say i never get rave reviews, because i'm always the one trying to bring something "healthy"! Was good for all and tasty, too. Will make again and again - this one goes in the recipe box.

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superloo

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

Delicious! Used this while camping. Changes I made: used cut up dried strawberries instead of raisins; used Hormel's bacon 1/2-1 c instead of cooking bacon; added chopped carrots; added diced colored peppers; added 1 T vinegar and a shot of chili peppers to the dressing. DELICIOUS!

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EntertainingHen

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Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2009

I've made this before, so it's a good thing that I tripled it this time. I barely have enough leftovers to have for lunch today. Great combo of sweet, salty, savory, cheesy, veggie goodness.

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Denise D

Living In: Wyandotte, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2009

This was pretty good. I still prefer the salad without the pasta.

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SUNRENAY

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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2009

this was a great salad! The tortellini I get comes in a pkg of 12 oz. I made that with 1 triple bunch of broccoli. It served 4. The dressing seems a bit too sweet at first. But if you mix it into the salad about 2 hours before it's really good. I also put craisins instead of raisins, and I put bacos instead of bacon. Will definitely make again!

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2009

Took it to a teachers potluck. Everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2009

Different and delicious. It was a hit at a pot luck dinner. I didn't change anything with the recipe.

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Sarah

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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2009

Excellent!!Everyone at the BBQ had second, even third helpings! I took the advice from other reviews to blanch the broccoli. My only complaint is that the recipe calls for WAY too much onion. Next time I will cut the amount in half and it will be a perfect salad.

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jolynh87

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2009

4 stars, because I modified it. And I think cutting the sugar in half counts as significant. But the flavors were good! I halved it, since I didn't need to eat it for a whole week. And I accidentally bought ravioli instead of tortellini (just wasn't thinking). I only used about 1/2 the sugar that the "halved" recipe called for. But it was very good. Husband said the raisins really made the salad! I agree!

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JANE MN

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

I didn't have any apple cider/vinegar left to make this so I subbed with tarragon vinegar. Oh my! This was the best salad ever! It was ready and waiting for the BBQ to start and when I went in in to pull it out of the fridge, half, no, more than half was gone! Seems the guests found it and began munching away! It is a little sweet so next time I will decrease the sugar a bit but other than that it's a keeper!

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