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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2009
This was very good. I included a package of cheese tortellini, cilantro and grated parmesan. I replaced the tomato juice with spicy V8. It had a great flavor and was very pretty.
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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009
Very tasty. Lots of compliments. A different twist on the traditional. I added the Bloody Mary Mix and cilantro as suggested.
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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2008
A very tasty and different way to use abundant garden vegetables. I did not add the fresh jalapeno but mixed in some hot giardiniera along with its pickling juice. It added a good amount of zest to both the salad and the dressing. This salad makes a pretty presentation in a glass with a little of the tomato juice dressing at the bottom.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008
I was very disappointed in this recipe. I used the salsa instead of tomato juice and added some yellow and red peppers. After cooking the pasta it was very firm, but when I served the salad it was very soft. I made it a day before serving it and I guess the acid from the salsa cooked it more. This is one of the first recipes from this site I have been disappointed in.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008
EXCELLENT! I made a couple changes like others suggested. I doubled this recipe for a small group and had lots left over but my sister wanted a bunch of it for lunch. Instead of fresh tomatoes (not in season now), I used a can of Rotelle - "Milder" and a 16 oz jar of mild salsa, then I left out the tomato juice, jalepeno and bell pepper (my bro-in-law is allergic). I might add more lime juice next time since it added such a good flavor but could have been a little stronger in my opinion - I LOVE citrus flavor. I loved the cucumber in this. I seeded it first and that might not have been necessary. But it cuts the spiciness wonderfully. LOTS of compliments and requests for this recipe. Storing this one in my recipe box! Thanks! Oh, I also used 1/2 red onion diced finely instead of green onion. A tad sweeter in my opinion. I made this again for 4th of July and made a couple changes. I used a jar of salsa and one tomato. Used the green onions this time since I had them and they were GREAT. Also used 1/2 bunch of cilantro since that flavor is so good. It's MUCH better the second day so make ahead. I can't imagine anyone saying this is bland. The salsa might be the key. The best pasta salad I've ever made or eaten!
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Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2008
What a nice recipe, Jeffandrew~ It was so good that I just kept going because company was going to pop in and I needed a meal. I just added shrimp and Cheese Tortellini, adjusted with some Spicey V-8 and other goodies to suit my garlic loving tastebuds and we had a stretched-out winner. Ran out and picked up a couple of hot Rotisserie Chickens and some Garlic Bread - it looked like I worked all day. Very easy on ME! It's a keeper. Thanks~
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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2008
Very good! Added some cumin and kidney beans!!! Thanks
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Reviewed: May 29, 2008
I made this for my Memorial Day cookout, and it was good. I used Spicy V8 juice instead of tomato juice, and also added a jar of chipotle salsa. I still found it to be bland, but my guests raved over it.
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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008
Man is this good! The flavors meld together better than I expected. I followed everything as written, but I did add about a third of a bunch of chopped fresh cilantro. Delicious, I'll be making this again and again I'm sure! Thanks.
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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008
I made this with red onion as well as green, English cucumber, and V8 tomato juice. I also thought it was a bit bland so I added a pinch of ground cumin and some Adobo seasoning which really improved it. Good stuff. Thanks, Cheryl!
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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2008
I loved it!! refreshing on a hot summer day and great for those who dont like mayo based pasta salads!
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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2007
I only made a half batch and I ended up putting 2 TBSP of jalapeno salsa into it. Even that didn't do much good. to quote my husband, "This is not a keeper".
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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007
This was kind of bland. I made it exactly as written except for using spicy V8 and it was still boring. Will make a different pasta salad next time.
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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2007
I found it a little bland so I added more jalapeno and a little hot salt.
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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2007
This is one of my favorite recipes and I make it exactly like the recipe says. I do toss the pasta with oil right after I drain it, which might help reduce the absorption of the dressing. It's important to use canned tomato juice (such as Campbell's) because it's thicker. When I use the leftover liquid/juice from a can of tomatoes, the dressing isn't good. One time I was eating this for lunch and my friend said it smelled "so good."
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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2007
I made this recipe but i didn't have any Tomato juice so I doctored it up a little by making a more runny tomato sauce with spices, tomato paste and water. I still used 6 oz's but it came out great!!! And I used more lime juice than the recipe called for.
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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2007
Excellent summer pasta salad. Light and fresh with the perfect combination of veggies and and a little spice.
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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2007
Great dish. I also added the cilantro and used V8, but I think next time, I will puree the onions and peppers b/c I like the taste it gives to the pasta, but don't like biting into them (not skilled enough to chop them that small).
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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2007
Nice & summer-y with the tomatoes & cucumbers! We had the left-overs with parm. cheese- also very good
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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2006
I was looking for a change from the usual mayo based salads and decided on this since we love Gazpacho soup. From past experience I cut the amount of jalapeno which we believe to be a wise decision. I also used V8 juice (or a good Bloody Mary mix would work) and that gave it more of a taste. I used more juice than called for as experience has taught pasta absorbs liquid and with the amount given it was going to really soak in. Finally I added a touch more salt as that balances the lime a bit better, and added fresh chopped basil, flat leaf parsley, and cilantro. This passed the 'husband review' with flying colours!
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