Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2012

I realize this is just a salad, but can I say WOW? I did omit mushrooms and sesame seeds (did not have) and added sunflower seeds. I also did not have italian dressing so I used Balsamic instead. Absolutely the best salad I have ever eaten! Thanks!

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IMSHYNOMORE

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2012

Our new favorite salad! Every bite is a new flavor, this salad will never be boring!

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Jaclyn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Devon, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2011

GREAT!

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dorttiy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

Simply fantastic! Was a huge hit at a business dinner party. Thank you for posting.

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warrenfamily

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2011

Fabulous salad! This is definitely a "Classic" and is perfect for any meal! It's a wonderful blend of vibrant colors and flavors. I made this a little easier on my self and used bagged salad - romaine and spring blends. I added some green olives along with the black and some sliced cucumber. I left out the almonds (personal pref) and added some seasoned croutons for that "crunch". Easy to put together and very tasty!

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: May 22, 2011

I have so many great recipes for green salads, so it takes a lot to impress me, and this one did. The toasted almonds and sesame seeds add so much to this salad. I subbed shallot for red onion, and roasted red pepper dressing for Italian. I'd also make this with my favorite homemade balsamic vinaigrette--but it tastes great even without dressing. This is a new favorite!

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KymInNM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Central Point, Oregon, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2011

I don't know why, but this salad tastes very special! We used balsamic vinagrette from Trader Joes for a healthier, lowfat, low sodium versions, and it was still fantastic!

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cindeeandgordon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2011

You know how sometimes you just get tired of trying to think of creative salads???? This takes the pressure off......it's there for you and it's great!!!!

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HB Sue

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pasadena, California, USA

Living In: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2011

By using fresh ingredients, I made a great salad. But I would opt for a salad dresing made from scratch.

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Rosie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2011

I love salads with oodles of ingrediets! :-) I switched the sesame seeds with sunflower seeds, green olives instead of black, added a couple of sliced peperoncinni and used red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to coat as a dessing. Oh, and used tomato and basil flavored feta :-)

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