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Will definitely be making this again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSnow"},"reviewBody":"This is such a fresh salad. Made it just like the recipe except I don't like onions so I added finely diced celery and a pinch of celery seed. Recommend it for all potlucks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCarrot"},"reviewBody":"Thanks for such a great salad. Since it has chicken in it, I make it when I want a light lunch or dinner and have a fruit medley for dessert. 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    Did not think I would like this, but it was very good. Made it for Easter and everyone loved it!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2018 03:30","GUID":"b3ac2c0f27d64a5084799590b88caf41","MemberId":1076910,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dschultz01","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2018 03:30"},{"Comment":"

    We love this salad! I followed the recipe exactly the first time, then tried making it using cooked shrimp (with a sprinkling of Old Bay) instead of chicken. The bottom layer was chopped tomatoes without the seeds and \"runny stuff\" then a mix of celery and green peppers before starting the lettuce. It also turned out to be excellent. I can't thank you enough for the recipe - we'll use it often!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/01\/2017 07:35","GUID":"1a6a458d0862450bbc93353a897a0d4e","MemberId":3534054,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ccolor1","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2017 07:35"},{"Comment":"

    Very tasty, but at first glance I knew the recipe needed to be lightened up and it needed a dash of color. I used lite mayo, lite sour cream, whole grain shells and chopped red pepper. Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2017 20:19","GUID":"206D93FC433F4A0FA8D9942D5506A87C","MemberId":458160,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kathykjk","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2017 20:19"},{"Comment":"

    Family loved this salad. I'm thinking subbing leftover turkey for the chicken after Thanksgiving.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2016 17:48","GUID":"207463ee6c774674bdf53bb47ea254b3","MemberId":1604521,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ms11145","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2016 17:48"},{"Comment":"

    Great recipe! Very versatile to adjust to make it exactly how your family likes it. My husband and I love it exactly as is. The children don't like peas, so I added corn instead and they loved it. Will definitely be making this again!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"06\/09\/2016 12:39","GUID":"7f97e1281605423982004bce4193b0e7","MemberId":1464390,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"amehart","SubmittedDate":"06\/09\/2016 12:39"},{"Comment":"

    Made this for the11st time. Very delicious. Plan to make again..No changes made to recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2016 18:26","GUID":"5efd4c8ad6a24439a52c5186678ef516","MemberId":8528834,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mcraven","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2016 18:26"},{"Comment":"

    Fabulous. Love the ease and the make ahead. I put just a dash of cayenne to the dressing for spice. I planned having leftovers for lunch, not happening. Even the teenage boys wiped it out.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2015 22:28","GUID":"4222c4049f534c589f9ba6792ff580ad","MemberId":7172020,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cupcake_k9","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2015 22:28"},{"Comment":"

    Made this today for a small family gathering. I did not add the peas, but did add baby leaf spinach, deli black olives and a shredded cabbage mix found in the grocery store. It was a big hit and easy to make.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"26feb08cd9614de9b2b0879f317cc04e","MemberId":6988529,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LisaBoElm","SubmittedDate":"04\/15\/2014 19:23"},{"Comment":"

    Excellent! So delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"7b6fe919d52242b2873302eba4b5e850","MemberId":7723809,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Charmcanada","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2014 13:35"},{"Comment":"

    This is such a fresh salad. Made it just like the recipe except I don't like onions so I added finely diced celery and a pinch of celery seed. Recommend it for all potlucks.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/14\/2014 06:30","GUID":"be446a96e425409f8bdff46a538caf42","MemberId":3816447,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Val634","SubmittedDate":"03\/14\/2014 06:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"03\/29\/2013 22:05","GUID":"9494b5db55be4cdb9e7622d04efe2e75","MemberId":4903160,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Lilnonny1","SubmittedDate":"03\/29\/2013 22:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"03\/28\/2013 09:09","GUID":"77993ec9327c47e7bb72fb47f6d4e4b0","MemberId":7202004,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"melissasmallwood15","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2013 09:09"},{"Comment":"

    Thanks for such a great salad. Since it has chicken in it, I make it when I want a light lunch or dinner and have a fruit medley for dessert. Since I'm gluten sensitive, I substituted rice for the pasta. Also sauteed the onion a little before adding it to the dressing because I just don't like raw onion. I'll make this again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"01\/18\/2013 13:51","GUID":"3566840b6367405c9777afa28386b5c4","MemberId":6396218,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"texasczech","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2013 13:51"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"09\/16\/2012 14:00","GUID":"4ecc06ebd14a4e368fd42da269c98c0e","MemberId":6840024,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Ennion","SubmittedDate":"09\/16\/2012 14:00"},{"Comment":"

    This was served at Bridge Club last night. It was great!!!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2017 17:50","GUID":"F950C404E1D15C2DEA98DC3701008D03","MemberId":145686,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dianeprice1","SubmittedDate":"08\/07\/2012 18:07"},{"Comment":"

    This is a great salad, easy to make, light & tasty for the summer; however, I will be making it year around.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"08\/05\/2012 21:30","GUID":"584926caa73e488b870aee5c5dafd91d","MemberId":1614514,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"judydegraaf","SubmittedDate":"08\/05\/2012 21:30"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"07\/16\/2012 11:45","GUID":"1B1440CB07C040ADBBCE5F588F977DD4","MemberId":300846,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"tnsfm89","SubmittedDate":"07\/16\/2012 11:45"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":312458,"name":"Salads","slug":"salads","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312393,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Don't think you like salads? Think again. 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