Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2012

Pleasantly surprised. Love peas and wanted something new to make. Sounded kinda bland but tried it. It really is good! Really, really good. I always read the reviews and people are always changing the original so that doesn't help me decide. I always make it the way it was written first. I do like the idea of adding ranch dressing and may try that sometime but the original version is very tasty. Give it a try if you're giving it a thought.

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PETSRULE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2012

Wonderful and refreshing. I used half sour cream and half Mayo with lots of chopped fresh herbs.

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jrowand

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

I'm going to make this once again, this time adding a big of chopped red bell pepper to give it a Christmassy look! I used the idea of adding some ranch dressing mix in the past - it's delicious, so I'll do that again. This is an awesome recipe whether "as-is" or customized for your tastes...a definite keeper for your recipe files!

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Bunny

Home Town: Syracuse, New York, USA

Living In: Los Gatos, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2011

Great flavor, Good summer time salad I want to try less bacon next time, also used bacon bits rather than fry my own. Can't keep the boys out of bacon long enough to let it cool and crumble.

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Amy

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2011

I followed the recipe and, as written, this seemed pretty average to me. After letting it sit overnight I made a couple of ammendments to it which helped. I started by adding cubed cheddar cheese and fresh dill. Then I added in some ranch dressing and mixed it together to cut the heavy sour cream taste and make the texture a little lighter and smoother. Luckily, I did not add the cashews to the salad bowl, leaving them on the side for people to add as they wish, so I didn't have to deal with soggy cashews. After making those changes, it's better and still not one I'll probably repeat.

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Dutchgirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2011

A hit at the cookout. used @3oz packaged bacon bits, two green onions, sour cream w/ @2 tbsp mayo (low cal), sprinkled @3 Tbsp ranch dressing and 1 cup celery. will add more celery and some hard boiled eggs. Great! *have made this numerous times now. I am now subbing Greek Yogurt for the sour cream. also adding tons of celery and cabbage. no cashews. also fresh dill and basil. TASTY!

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StephD

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Hudson, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2011

This is a good salad,I added chopped cauliflower which made it even crunchier!!!

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country-girl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2011

I made this for a church pot-luck and it was wonderful. Quick & easy - this is going to be making a regular appearance on our table.

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Leslie

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2011

Great option for a salad when you want something different from the traditional "lettuce" salad.

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NEWFS2BOXER

Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2010

Great starter recipe. Add a little mayo, dill, fresh parsely, chopped red pepper and hard boiled egg. Unsalted peanuts are a great substitute for the cashews.

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