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A friend who does a lot of catering fixed this salad for our staff Christmas party several years ago, and we all asked for the recipe. 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LOVE the dressing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cpmitchell"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is simple and delicious! I love it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"contrarywife"},"reviewBody":"This one's a keeper! Made it for Easter dinner with family and everyone loved it. I used 3 heads of romaine lettuce and still had dressing left over. This one's going into the tried and true file. 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Great dressing!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2018 00:38","GUID":"3172067A62404D50A6F709EC2F89D06D","MemberId":1340117,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kimspacc","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2018 00:38"},{"Comment":"

This salad wonderful and the dressing is also. I will be making this salad many times in the future.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/06\/2016 16:45","GUID":"1eebb3f7fb8d4b249afc1f5394dbb7f8","MemberId":4337817,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CarolynRM","SubmittedDate":"08\/06\/2016 16:45"},{"Comment":"

I love this salad and dressing. I always bring it to functions and it is a big hit.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2015 18:14","GUID":"5172FF308A5F4C5C972E8D4B6DF19BBE","MemberId":1020320,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mshepherd07","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2015 18:14"},{"Comment":"

Loved this salad<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2015 21:52","GUID":"1a1af84eeead4e2ba98c4e9c0b3b69cd","MemberId":7805947,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Emalanych","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2015 21:52"},{"Comment":"

This salad is always very popular with friends and family. Only change was less sugar.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"07\/07\/2014 15:39","GUID":"0e29c4fbb45e41409b66d1b2b3619f9a","MemberId":6921399,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nounee","SubmittedDate":"07\/07\/2014 15:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2013 20:32","GUID":"cb2959f965644f559ae07205d193ccfb","MemberId":3870843,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ejshellabarger","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2013 20:32"},{"Comment":"

Simple and delicious salad. I used lightly salted cashews, but actually next time I will use the regular salted ones for the taste contrast with the dressing. I don't know why so many salad recipes call for such a large amount of dressing - I cut it in half and still had plenty left over. I like salad lightly dressed. But these criticisms are minor - this salad is easy, light and tasty!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/10\/2013 19:39","GUID":"b2fe9e4349f84a1e8ad22d153e9b2ac2","MemberId":5946195,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cwbuff2","SubmittedDate":"03\/10\/2013 19:38"},{"Comment":"

Delicious!<\/p>

Had this for an office party today & everyone loved it! I have several asking that I make this the new standard go-to salad for monthly awards luncheon and asked for the recipe too.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/04\/2013 14:15","GUID":"0a1f862ac1b14ca981815d9208f6dccd","MemberId":5928713,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"swykoff","SubmittedDate":"01\/04\/2013 14:14"},{"Comment":"

I love this salad!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/21\/2012 13:45","GUID":"d6d23b0a7964413f9f788b0ed10264d0","MemberId":3466471,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DawnLockhart","SubmittedDate":"08\/21\/2012 13:45"},{"Comment":"

This one's a keeper! Made it for Easter dinner with family and everyone loved it. I used 3 heads of romaine lettuce and still had dressing left over. This one's going into the tried and true file. It's great!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/09\/2012 13:26","GUID":"d3f5b0c2244f44778f820153efe39e9a","MemberId":2675625,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"contrarywife","SubmittedDate":"04\/09\/2012 13:26"},{"Comment":"

This recipe is simple and delicious! I love it.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2012 23:01","GUID":"e299eb81349a4ba6aec27ceb8dd4dc35","MemberId":1549137,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cpmitchell","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2012 23:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"11\/15\/2011 07:59","GUID":"50e1ab40946d4d9a84ae7f120542760d","MemberId":6343767,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Kentuckyheather","SubmittedDate":"11\/15\/2011 07:59"},{"Comment":"

We make this recipe all of the time! LOVE the dressing!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2011 17:19","GUID":"920c5e3ef2ab4ae3976dd5a0d42ddd56","MemberId":3450072,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ethilges","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2011 17:19"},{"Comment":"

Perfect Salad. I have made it multiple times and in every time, someone asks for the recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2010 11:55","GUID":"eb15cad4fca845c7bab7adfba9a202fb","MemberId":4375637,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"marigross","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2010 11:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2009 01:44","GUID":"dc04817ed3a14695b5e102133dfad31c","MemberId":2812075,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"graug","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2009 01:44"},{"Comment":"

Delicious Salad. It is very light and refreshing and the perfect combination of flavors. I wouldn't change a thing!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"11\/20\/2008 19:32","GUID":"b76eb1f8ce3d49159d7183e81968f726","MemberId":3148826,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grannygourmet","SubmittedDate":"11\/20\/2008 19:34"},{"Comment":"

This salad is awesome. It was a huge hit at a bridal shower I hosted. We only used about half the dressing, though. Thanks for the great recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"","GUID":"20f299bed2e245c79dae0892ff5064c0","MemberId":1050526,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jcraig17","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2008 19:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2008 17:40","GUID":"f6db736a7d094afab578d867f8a98a4d","MemberId":1627691,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cbjmr","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2008 17:40"},{"Comment":"

this is my family's favorite salad! I add crumbled bacon, and also substitute the cashews for pecans, and the pears for chopped apples. The dressing is delicious. Thank you!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2947d6b7dd254e8dbf36e51653f184a9","MemberId":2901575,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"nmllcqueen","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2008 16:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2007 12:21","GUID":"fc7524e5a77e4dd096b3bb8f225a6418","MemberId":1230878,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gail ann","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2007 12:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"07\/30\/2007 13:56","GUID":"8c419c36e1bc486f920d5f4c013f035a","MemberId":2244178,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Catherine","SubmittedDate":"07\/30\/2007 13:56"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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