Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2009

My family LOVED it!!! I used fat free italian dressing because that's what I had on hand, and it was great! Also used bow ties instead of rotini, because the store I happened to go to doesn't sell rotini(go figure!)...next time might add some salami, as it seems that it would also be great in there!

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Home Town: Monrovia, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 27, 2009

This was great! I used 1/2 pound of pasta and still feed seven people with some leftover. I used garlic and herb seasoned old bay and it was perfect! Thanks fir this recipe I will definetely be making it frequently!

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jennkl

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Living In: Howell, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

I used whole wheat rotini, 1/2 chopped onion, cheddar cheese(thats all I had on hand). Didn't have any of that seasoning, but used YAYA-B Greek Seasoning instead. Was good. I would make again. Is a versatile salad, that you can vary ingredients, and it will still taste good. I think I will try pepper jack cheese next time, and add some cherry tomatoes, and peperonni also. Maybe red peppers also.//2nd time I made I used garlic/onion jack cheese, red pepper, onion, whole wheat pasta, and all rest of original recipe ingredients. I will try more of the old bay next time I think-perhaps 1 teaspoon more. I think it needs a little more zing with just the old bay. Otherwise, I think I almost prefer the greek seasoning.

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2009

I loved this pasta salad. I added cherry tomatoes, but followed everything else the same. I felt the tomatoes added more color, interest and flavor. I will definitely make again.

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HYGEIA

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

This is a great start to a wonderful pasta salad. I used extra minced garlic and black pepper. I subbed shredded Parm for the Jack cheese, cause that's all I had, but I'm SURE its better with the Jack. I felt like it needed more veggies, so next time I will add halved grape tomatoes and diced carrot pieces. Thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2008

I love this recipe! I'm not a big fan of mayo, so I love that this uses italian dressing. I used multi-grain pasta, used 4 tsp. of old bay, used mozzarella cheese, and added red onion. I'd definately make this again!

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Corrie

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2008

Yummy, easy and a crowd pleaser. I followed the recipe and everything about it came out perfect. I will be making this again!

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2008

I liked this very much. I took out the celery and the olives because of some whiney men in our group of friends, added some slightly nuked broccoli and some halved grape tomatoes. I made it the day ahead and then throughout the next day continued to add dressing and Old Bay until it was where I thought it should be.

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2008

Like this alot! Added tomatoes. Love the cucumbers.1st time I used old bay...will definetly make again. Even my husband, who doesnt usually like these kind of Italian salads, liked it. Next time I might add pepperoni.

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Reviewed: May 28, 2008

I never would have thought it was the Old Bay that pulled this pasta salad together. I made this a day ahead, and by the next day, all the flavors melded together perfectly. Quick, simple ingredients, and tasty; you can bet I'm keeping this one. Thank you!

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008

This pasta salad is great! Although I didn't have any of that seasoning, I did add some different spices and it went over very well with everyone. I also added some carrots and celery, just for more vegetables (and to try and "hide" the fact that I used too much noodles in it haha) Perfect salad for a side dish. Thanks so much!

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2007

I used tortellini instead of rotini for some more flavor. I only used 8 oz. Cut the Italian dressing in half. Used 3 1/2 tsp Old Bay (it wasn't spicy enough when I halved the original recipe). Left other ingredients as recipe called for. Was still missing something, so I added some tomato cubes and some extra sharp cheese cubes. With my changes I'd rate it a 4 but as written a 3 is as high as I would give it.

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Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

This is a really good pasta salad, and it's a really simple recipe. I made it on the morning of the 4th of July, and the flavor was great by the late afternoon when we ate. We had plenty left over (it makes a lot) that kept suprisingly well, too.

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annersmarie

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2007

This is really good...but better after I added a ton more veggies. I used chopped zucchini, cukes, grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, and a red & green pepper. The flavor just seemed to pop. Really good pasta salad for a hot summer night.

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JuliA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2007

Great recipe for picnics. No mayo! This is surprising wonderful. Fresh, crisp, tasty. I highly recommend....

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WENDILASSITER

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2006

Really good pasta salad. Made for a family get together and it was inhaled! I left out the cheese cubes and added some grape tomaotes I cut in half, 1/4 of a large green pepper and just a little minced vadalia onion. I've made this pasta salad before without the Old Bay, but I really like the addition of it. Made it a little spicy but it wasn't so much that my 2 year old couldn't eat it. Delicious!

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Reviewed: Jul. 4, 2006

I didnt put the cheese, put 4 tsp old bay, used 8 oz of olives, and added 1 large tomato and 1 tsp salt to it and used good seasons packaged italian dressing(the kind you make at home). My family and friends loved it.

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2005

This is a wonderful pasta salad! I added chopped tomatoes and onions, and used Asiago cheese instead of Monterey Jack (it was what I had on hand). Using vegetable rotini also adds lots of color. Thanks, Linda!

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Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2003

This was good! I doctored it. Added tomato pieces, chopped celery, green peppers, and carrots, forgot the cheese (not intentionally), and used spaghetti (out of rotini). I didn't have zesty Italian dressing but used Good Seasons regular Italian. I think it was the addition of Old Bay, which I am a big fan of. Definately one of the best (cold) pastas I have had. Will make again.

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2002

We have made this four times now and loved it more each time. However, it didn't go over as well at a function as many people wouldn't even try it because they don't care for olives.

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