Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

Every time I make this salad I'm asked for the recipe! I like using penne or farfalle instead of macaroni. I also use green olives instead of black, roasted red peppers instead of bell peppers and I add some sliced pepperoncinis. It's always a hit!!!

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CHAM1203

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Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2009

Alright recipe, a little on the sweet side with the sugar though (makes it taste more like pre-made Deli salad with the sugar). If you like your Greek Pasta Salad to be more sour than sweet, I'd recommend omitting the sugar and tomato, and adding pepperoncini's (to taste). I also used Penne instead of macaroni; I think it made the pasta salad a little more adult and professional that way... Overall, it was alright (at best). People not used to the sourness of traditional Greek Pasta Salad should definitely start with this recipe.

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Re.Leah

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

delicious! I also used less oil/vinegar (and even then, the pasta on the bottom of the bowl was pretty vinegar-y,) and I substituted artichoke hearts for some of the mushrooms-people loved that! And I didn't put any meat in.

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marajoy

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2009

Oh my Greek goodness! Nothing short of spectacular! Don't forget the pepperoni, it adds a nice peppery zing. I added 1 seeded and chopped cucumber and used EVOO in place of regular olive oil. Everything else as is! Perfecto!!

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2009

We're liking the Greek! We didn't use this dressing though - we used a different Greek vinaigrette that I made.

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tkc

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

recently got married (back yard wedding)I added this dish to the catered food. I wanted a pasta salad without mayo. It Received rave reviews. Can't wait to make it again.

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Pat

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Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2009

Great recipe! Added a little of this and that...red pepper flakes to give it a little kick and fresh basil and oregano instead of dried, some shaved Parmesan, left over Greek olive mix.. Didn't add any meat since I didn't have any.

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dianna_jg

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Living In: Burnsville, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

Sorry, I was really disappointed. It was OK. My grandson liked it, but then he loves Suddenly Salad (which I should have made). I followed the directions exactly and left it in the fridge overnight. Won't make it again.

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Suzanne

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

One of our favorites. It's a meal in itself.

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Dawn

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Home Town: Fort Morgan, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

This salad was well received at a recent birthday dinner I prepared it for to compliment grilled burgers & fresh fruit salad. It made a very colorful presentation and was a fresh and healthy alternative to pasta salad with a mayonnaise dressing. I used a pasta with added fiber and added some blanched broccoli for additional color, texture and flavor, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.

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Leigh Ann

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

This is a big hit with our family and I have brought it to pot lucks at work with many compliments. Sometimes we use green olives in place of black for a twist. Excellent side dish!

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nurse727

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2009

Everyone loved this.....went fast

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AnnTyz

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2009

Very yummy and easy to make!

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Lynn

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Reviewed: Aug. 17, 2009

Great, simple, delicious pasta salad!

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Christina W.

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Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

This was fantastic! Made it the day before going camping to take along with us. Used turkey sausage, which tasted great and was a bit healthier. Lots of flavour and great looking too!

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TanyaB

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2009

This was, at best, average. The leftovers sat in the fridge and were not eaten. I probably won't make this again.

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2009

I tried this recipe and it came out great. I used penne rigate instead of elbow macaroni, substituted the green onion for a red onion, sliced the olives and left out the black pepper & pepperoni. I can't wait to see what it taste like after chilling over night.

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2009

Made this for my family, and they LOVED it! I added chopped artichoke and used a greek salad dressing with feta already mised into the dressing. It was VERY good. The salad NEEDS to sit for several hours before serving... The flavors are delicious!!!

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