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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009
I really didn't find this recipe to be anything special. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything that anyone in my family thought was great either. I did halve the dressing after reading reviews that some only used about half the dressing and I'm glad I did. I omitted onions & celery, both of which I do not like. I was looking for a "different" salad and found it, but wasn't wowed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009
I had a lot of compliments on this one- I'll definitely make it again!
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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009
Great for picnics.
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Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2009
My family loves this salad. It is a great combination of sweet and savory. Try it, you won't be sorry.
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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009
This is a very nice salad. I almost gave it 5 stars, but didn't since I had to make so many changes to the original...and I think the changes really made it much better. The changes I made are as follows: (1) lightly steam the broccoli, (2) omit the dried cranberries...preference only, (3) omit the green grapes and double the red grapes, (4) slice the red grapes in half, (5) reduce the sugar to 2 Tablespoons, (6) reduce the wine vinegar to 2-3 Tablespoons, (7) reduce the mayo to 1/2 cup, and (8) add 1/2 cup of regular sour cream. Everyone really likes this salad...even my 4 year old gobbled it up! Thanks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008
first made xmas 08 very good!
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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008
I made this using the 48 servings scale, and it worked great. I cut up everything at home the night before, and tossed into green bags, and tupperware, and it was easy to throw into the cooler. The day of the tailgate, I mixed it all together, using a plastic glove to stir, and it was a huge hit! Although, I didn't end up using all the dressing. I had many people ask for the recipe, and have been asked to make it for the next tailgate.
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Home Town: Bainbridge, New York, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008
I made this for a church dinner.It was gone in no time.It is wonderful.Several people wanted the recipe.It is perfect for potluck.And it is so pretty!
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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2008
A very good choice for a potluck - crunchy, sweet/tangy.
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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2008
I thought this sounded slightly strange, but had to try with how well it's been reviewed. Seriously, this salad is amazing! I switched fake bacon, all red grapes and pine nuts instead of almonds. I'm going to have to make this again soon.
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Living In: Reno, Nevada, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 8, 2008
I made this for a picnic at the beach. It was simple to prepare and it kept well in the cooler. My husband just loved it. I would recommend this for a cook-out or any casual gathering.
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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2008
Have taken this to 2 family reunions recently and it was a hit at both
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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2008
This salad is different and good. I did not use the white wine vinegar and as in most recipes I cut back on the sugar. Will make again.
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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008
i made this meatless by omitting the bacon and it was wonderful.
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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2008
Now here is a beautiful salad that will keep its shape when traveling to an event. It was easy to prepare. I, too, quickly steamed the broccoli and the peas but kept them still basically raw. The steam also helps to bring their color out. I used reg grapes only since that is what I had. I thought the recipe could have used more almonds so I just kept adding till it seemed more consistent throughout. The almonds I found in the store were roasted slivered almonds. They were very tasty and added a nice dimension to the rawness of the rest. I cut way back on the amount of dressing the recipe called for. It would have been drowning in mayo if I hadn't reduced it back by at least half. I think just getting it coated lightly was enough. One note: I decided to make the bacon but didn't put it on the salad but instead in a bowl on the side. That way vegetarians could still eat it - where if anyone wanted the meat they could sprinkle it on. It went over well at the party. I will make it again.
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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2008
This was an excellent salad! Crunchy, sweet, LOTS of great flavors. My husband is not one to rave about food, but he raved! It was a little more saucey that I prefer, and I would cut back on the sugar, probably by half or so. Otherwise, it's great!
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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2008
This was good. I made it for a church potluck and it was well received. I put all the ingredients I'd cut into baggies, the dressing was put into a sealable plastic container, and I just dumped everything in together, stirred well, and chilled. I think next time I'll steam the broccoli like another reviewer suggested; the raw was good and crunchy but I like to try new things, too. Thanks for the post!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2008
Made this for my son's high school graduation party (we omitted the grated onion)...everyone raved. Definitely going to be a regular salad at our home!!
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Reviewed: May 25, 2008
I have been coming to this site for years and have never left a comment. However, this salad was so delicious, I just had to!! It's great by it self for lunch or as a side to burgers. I pack my husband's lunchbox everyday for work and this will certainly be a favorite!
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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008
I had to prepare a salad for a cookout and wanted to find a recipe for something other than the typical pasta or potato. I saw the star rating and read the reviews for this salad and immediately my pessimistic side thought no salad made with a combo of these odd ingredients could ever be that good. So I made the salad, partly in a effort to counter those who have continued to hail it's excellence. My first complaint was the estimated prep time of 20 minutes. It took me quite a bit longer than that, but I can be easily distracted and perhaps I use a slower cutting/chopping technique. But in the end, I was forced to accept defeat, for everyone at the cookout did, in fact, rave about this salad and inquire as to who made it. Yes, it really is that good.
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