Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2008

Yum yum yum!! We loved this recipe, I made slight alterations, for my own personal tastes, added some grape tomatoes, sliced in half, 1 red onion, sliced, cooked the broccoli just slightly, and cubed up fresh mozzarella. I used Ken's Steakhouse Zesty Italian Dressing, it was just perfect!!! We couldn't get enough of this, will definitely make it again, thanks!

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Katie

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2008

I used spicy italian and also added purple onion, bell pepper, and cubed ham.

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Texas Tammy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: West Columbia, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

This is a great recipe if you find the right dressing.

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michelle

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

This is a great salad. I followed the recipe to a T the first time I made it and everyone loves it. When ever I have to make a salad this is the one I choose cause it is the cheapest and simplest to make out of other pasta salads. It is a really good base recipe and easy to add other veggies if you would like, but its wonderful as is. I use zesty italian dressing when I make mine, because it doesn't say exactly what kind to use.

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Savannah Jensen

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2008

I put my own spin this recipe and everyone loved it. I followed the recipe except I used grilled red pepper, zuchini, and squash. I used one can of sliced black olives and about a cup of sliced grape tomatoes. Also, the dressing I used was red pepper vinaigrette with parmesan and I also added extra seasonings and more parmesan. I like that you can change this recipe around to your liking.

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Jody D.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Dover, Delaware, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008

tastes great and easy to make!

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TIINAE

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Home Town: Cedar Grove, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2008

This is an easy pasta salad that my family loves. I prefer to use a harder cheese for this salad, or mozzarella that is cubed instead of shredded. Either way...easy to make and always gone quickly!

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LJOY

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Reviewed: May 26, 2008

This is a good, light tasting pasta salad, (minus pepperoni). I only used about 1/3 of a bottle of Zesty Italian, it was plenty for us. I make this often.

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bellydancer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Traverse City, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: May 23, 2008

Excellent! I love to make this for summer gatherings because I know it's always a favorite. My boys call it "that pizza salad". I make it the day before and add most of the dressing while the pasta is still warm. Refrigerate it overnight and the next day add the other ingreds. and the rest of the dressing. So delicious!

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Diana S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Ashtabula, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

We loved this recipe! I made it for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit. It was so easy to make! We had a little leftover to bring home and it made a wonderful light lunch the next day! I will make this again and I highly recommend it!

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

Good stuff, I followed the recipe to a "T". I found that it tastes even better the next day. My coworkers seemed to enjoy it, thanks for the recipe.

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{ Heidi }

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wheaton, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007

This is a great easy recipe! I make it all the time for work parties and potlucks and I always get complimented on it! I use a little less dressing and it turns out perfect

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courtneyaho

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Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2007

Wonderful recipe! I also followed other's advice and used the Good Seasonings Italian Dressing packet and let it marinate in 3/4 of the dressing overnight. It turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2007

This recipe is very good to have something different for lunch if you are sick of the norm. You will also have to use all the dressing, when you first pour it in, it looks like there is to much, the next morning, it looked dry so I put the rest of the dressing in. I really enjoyed it and the flavors really do blend in well.

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KO

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Living In: Holladay, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2007

I usually make this to take to picnics, potlucks, etc. Everyone raves about it! This is a good choice if you need something quick and yummy. It looks pretty too! Nice and colorful!

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2007

This was great! I don't like black olives, so I substituted grape tomatoes that I cut in half, but other than that - followed the recipe and was very happy with it. One side note, though -- the pepperoni turned a much lighter color after a day in the fridge and it didn't look very appetizing, so I will probably separate it from the rest of the recipe next time and just add it as needed.

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CARRIEMC

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2007

Wonderful pasta salad. I used creamy italian dressing, popped in some cherry tomatoes, added a little bit of italian seasonings & garlic powder. I loved the broccoli in it. Would have never used pepperoni in a pasta salad, but it was so delicious. Thanks for the recipe.

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Home Town: Durant, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Mesquite, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2007

Found this at the last minute for a potluck picnic. Solved the "refrigerate one hour" problem by dumping ice cubes in the pasta pan after draining and rinsing pasta with cold water. Pasta chilled immediately! Left out pepperoni and broccoli and added green pepper and diced tomato. I got the salad past my 14-year-old only after promising her to make some just for us later...Everyone at the picnic loved it!

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