Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2006

Not bad...I agree with others though that it's a little bland. It seems like a healthy lunch to take with you to work, though. Maybe I'll try other reviewers' suggestions and try feta or parmesan cheese next time.

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Noa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2006

My husband and I enjoyed this recipe a lot. I followed one reviewer's suggestion and used more olive oil than red wine vinegar. The taste was very satisfactory, however, I still like my mom's pasta salad the best.

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ABALONE25

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kidron, Ohio, USA

Living In: Massillon, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: May 31, 2006

This was very good, but we added some zesty italian dressing to it. I also used cheddar, and colby jack cheese instead of mozzarella. I made it the night before so everything could marinate.

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CARLYNSMOMMY

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: May 30, 2006

This was really good. I used Feta cheese. Lasted all weekend and husband could not get enough. Served with grilled shrimp and tequila.

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UrbanBeachBum

Home Town: Cary, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: May 30, 2006

Excellent Pasta Salad! I made this for our Memorial Day BBQ and it was enjoyed by everyone. Didn't change a thing. Thank you for a great recipe. Will make this one again and again.

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JOYVIV

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Bayville, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: May 26, 2006

This was bland. I was surprised because so many rated it highly. I even spiced it up by using yummy summer sausage in place of the pepperoni. I wouldn't make it again.

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NKTAUBE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: May 26, 2006

I am rating this on my version. I did not use the vinegar and oil. I used zesty italian dressing. I added shrimp and crab meat. No pepperoni, but ham bits and some cheddar chesse. Yummy!

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KEATTA

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: May 26, 2006

I gave this recipe four stars because I made several adjustments to it and it was a little difficult to use because of the vague measurements on the seasoning ("to taste"). I used just over a tablespoon of Italian seasoning. I used Balsamic vinegar instead of red wine. I liked the milder, sweeter flavor. And closer to a two to one measurement on the oil and vinegar not the one to one suggested in the recipe. I omitted the pepperoni, used Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella. Also I grilled the red onion before chopping and adding it to the salad. The grilled onion gave a milder onion flavor. I took it to dinner at a friend’s house and it got rave reviews. Several people mentioned it had a Greek kind of flavor. Making me think Feta cheese may be a good substitution to try next time.

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