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Reviewed: May 26, 2007
This salad was quite easy to make and is tasty. It definitely does not need 2 bottles of italian dressing. I did do 1/2 fat free with 1/2 regular italian dressing to lighten it a bit. Colorful too.
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Reviewed: May 26, 2007
This is a good pasta salad. I also cut the slad dressing to one bottle and it was plenty. I used Paul Newmans Oil & Vinegar. I skipped the bell peppers, used shredded carrotts and cherry tomatoes quartered. I also added a bag of Kraft Itaian cheese crumbles (mozzerella, assagio, ect).
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Reviewed: May 15, 2007
We love this! I add some pepperoni and some mozzarella! Thanks for sharing!
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Reviewed: May 1, 2007
This was ok. I used Barilla Plus Rotini and added additional veggies (broccoli, sugar snap peas, etc.) I also used cherry tomatoes which I halved and reduced the amount of salad dressing to 1.5 bottles. I actually prefer my own pasta salad of tossing the pasta/veggies with garlic and extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese. It is much lighter and healthier.......
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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2007
This is great. I used 1 bottle of the Italian dressing to 12 OZ of pasta and used some fresh cilantro (just a little bit) instead of cucumber b.c. that's what I had. Yummy!
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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2007
Great! Fantastic recipe. I reccomend to ANYONE looking for a great salad!
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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2007
I took this to a pot luck over the weekend and it was a HUGE hit. I doubled the recipe and didn't have a bite left (approx 20 people). I didn't measure any ingredients, I just added veggies until it looked right. For the double recipe I only used one bottle of dressing. Two would've worked but it would've been much too oily for me. I'll be making this again at the request of the other guests!!
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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2007
Very good! I made this for my lunches that I bring to work and the veggie combination was great. I added a bit less onion because I don't like when it overpowers...and way less dressing. I bet it's probably tastier with more dressing, but hey - this is healthy!
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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2007
This is almost identical to what I make. I read a review that the Italian dressing was overkill. I would like to suggest that you allow people to add their own dressing. We also serve the parmasean cheese on the side, because people like different amounts. We found that "Newman's Own" Oil and Vinegar is especially well liked by most people. If you like it a bit spicier, try the salad seasoning you find in the herbs & spices section as well. Also, we find that halved cherry tomatoes are prettier and often have more flavor than most tomatoes we get up north. Also, you can try sliced black olives for color contrast & variety. It's really a great recipe though, both as suggested and with your own touches. People have varied tastes and by letting them add their own seasoning, they can adjust amounts with ease. You won't have the chance to "marinate," but for company, dieters, diet-restricted, and/or a husband like mine (who won't use dressing at all), it's essential!
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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2007
Made this for a pot luck. It was a huge hit. Used only 1 bottle of dressing & added more tomatoes. Great!!
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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2007
Wonderful! I also only needed one bottle of salad dressing. Two full bottles would have been way too much. If you're planning on having leftovers you may want to have an extra bottle on hand, because the pasta tends to soak up the dressing the longer it sits in the fridge, and you may want to re-moisten it a bit. The salad was fabulous, flexible (which I love), and a total hit with everyone at the party. Thanks!
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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2007
I added a red pepper (for the color) and was very flexible with the amount of vegetables -- added the amount I wanted, until I liked the consistnecy and mix. Following the recommendation of others, I only used 1 bottle of salad dressing -- 2 would have been way too much. I took this to a party, and got many compliments. Will make again.
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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2007
This recipe was absolutely delicious. I am planning to use it for a wedding reception for 100. Excellent
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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2006
This was great and everyone loved it!! Be careful when buying the tri-color pasta many of the packages are only 12 oz and the recipe calls for 16 oz! Like many of the reviews suggested, I also only used one bottle of zesty italian salad dressing and it turned out great!
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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2006
I used a mix of macaroni so that the veggies would stand out...great presentation. This tasts better the the "day after" as it can really absorb the Italian dressing flavors. I prefer a stronger dressing and about 3/4 of the bottle rather than the whole bottle (it's easier to add a little more than drain it!).
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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2006
This was a huge hit at our house. I used whole wheat pasta, which had a different, less "slippery" texture than regular - we all like it better. I followed another suggestion and used Paul Newman's Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. I made the salad ahead of time and added a bit more dressing just before serving to get the right consistency for the salad.
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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2006
I used halved cherry tomatoes, and unpeeled, thinly sliced cucumber, along with a can of drained and rinsed sliced black olives, and ONLY ONE bottle of zesty Italian dressing. This came out YUMMY! A hit at a potluck BBQ! I will definately make this again!
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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2006
I have made this recipe for picnics and to take with us camping, it is gone in no time. I only use 16 oz of dressing and that was plenty.
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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2006
I increased the ingredient amounts and made this to bring to a birthday party that had 40 guests. There were many compliments on it. I made it the night before and saved some of the dressing to add the morning of-because the pasta tends to soak up a lot of it overnight. I added black olives and celery and substituted red bell pepper for the green. I also shredded/grated the carrot instead of slicing it. It was very good. There was none left by the end of the day.
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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2006
i followed the other reviewers' advice and went easy on the Italian Dressing(used a fat free version)but found the salad to be just a touch bland. Added some zest with sliced black olives and cubed mozzarella. This recipe can be adapted well to suit different tastes. next time will try it with a creamy dressing.
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