Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

This was a very good recipe. I did not add the black olives, as I wanted to serve it the next day and I noticed a few people who said the salad looked gross the following day. I'm sure that is due to the fact that black olives break down easily onto other ingredients. I added lots of feta cheese, as we like a stronger tasting cheese and I put in a yellow bell pepper, julienned into thin strips as well as some finely sliced red onion. It looked impressive and tasted even better...I might suggest coating the pasta in the Italian dressing while the pasta is still hot. It soaks up all the wonderful spices while it cools. Then add the veggies once cool and refrigerate. It looks great the next day!

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ANN7258

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Home Town: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

Living In: Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2009

A nice addition to a meal of barbecue beef brisket.

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violinnm

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Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2009

Excellent salad! I thought I'd grabbed an Italian dressing, but realized when I got home that it was Newman's Own Caesar dressing. What a delicious mistake! I wanted to make this a meal so cubed about 4 ounces of ham steak in place of the spinach, which I found I didn't have on hand. Very, very good as a lunch or light dinner. Two forks up!

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

We love this salad. The only changes I made were using fresh chopped spinach and Good Seasons Italian salad dressing. I have also added kidney beans which were a flavor booster.

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Liz Patch

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009

this was so simple and very delicious. I thought the pasta might be to heavy in the summer time( I LIVE IN AZ ) but not at all. I also cubed some mozzerella in it. I will be making this again for sure!!!!

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Jennifer

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2009

I made this last week and added some goat cheese and Salad Supreme seasoning. It turned out fabulous! Had as side with Sausage and Peppers. Great weeknight side dish that doesn't require chill time.

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Home Town: Downingtown, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2009

Fantastic! Perfect for summer. Much better for you than an ordinary pasta salad, and more filling. Works great with canned tomatoes too, if you don't have any fresh on hand.

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Jewelsie

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Home Town: Oil City, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2009

This was a perfect, light, summer meal! I used fresh spinach but only about 1/2 a bag and only about 1/2 the amount of italian dressing. Added salt and ground pepper. Will def be making this again! Thanks!

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Neeley

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2009

Loved it... I used fresh spinach. It was quick, delicious, and nutritious. Served it with grilled chicken and steamed asparagus. The meal was perfection.

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Sharyn

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2009

This salad was absolutely yummy! I did use fresh baby spinach per other reviewers, added some red onion and carrots sticks. I also used Asiago cheese and did not halve the cherry tomatoes. This dish was a hit.

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Reviewed: May 23, 2009

It was a very much needed "different" take on pasta salad. I sub'd tri- colored tortellini and instead of using italian dressing(boreing!) I used McCormick bottled scampi sauce (next to fresh seafood in grocery store)- needless to say it was a hugh it to all of the garlic lovers out there

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Reviewed: May 19, 2009

I used fresh baby spinach and Kalamata olives. So good, even the kids loved it!

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DEBI EMILEE

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Reviewed: May 11, 2009

This was a very tasty, very easy recipe that my kids loved just as much as we did. I'll definitely make this again. I'll add shrimp next time.

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Reviewed: May 10, 2009

even better with fresh baby spinach instead of frozen spinach

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Chris B.

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2009

I used the Italian Dressing Mix recipe from this site and the fresh spinach as suggested in previous posts and this was EXCELLENT!

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A. Klepinger

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Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

I've made this recipe (doubled) for potlucks twice now and there were no leftovers! Other than cooking torts, it's just a matter of tossing things together so I appreciate the quick prep. I do cook tortellini the day before, strain, add a splash of the oily dressing to keep pasta separated. Put in storage bowl with everything EXCEPT the spinach and cheese. I stir in about a cup of Italian dressing. Refrigerate, stirring to mix occasionally. I use pre-package of baby spinach. Remove stems, place in the bowl you will serve from, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or take somewhere. Before combining, if tort mixture needs more liquid, add a little more (1/4 cup dressing. I like the whole salad lightly coated, not swimming in the dressing. Combine in serving bowl, stir, add shredded parmesan cheese to the top. Yummy.

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Michele H.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2009

This was great for a friendly picnic. It was colorful and had a great taste. I didn't have spinach so I used broccoli and red peppers. It was a huge hit.

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sugr515

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Home Town: Langhorne, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

This is my new favorite pasta salad. I have brought it to a few potlucks and am always asked for the recipe. I prefer to use fresh baby spinach and I've thrown in some chopped genoa salami a couple of times. This is a great recipe!

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

This is awesome! My husband and son both are not fans of tomatoes and they both loved it! They even asked me to serve it again.

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2008

This was awesome! I used fresh spinach and added mozzerella cheese and some chicken. Used Kraft Zesty Italian. Many rave reviews!Can't stop eating it! YUM!

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