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I do think next time I'll make less dressing, somewhere between 1\/2 and 2\/3 as directed in this recipe is plenty for this quantity of salad.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cbenne12"},"reviewBody":"This was so tasty!  I was worried that the flavors would clash, but this dish turned out to be one of my favorites!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KYMerritt"},"reviewBody":"What a satisfying meal!  This is a GREAT salad! Didn't follow to a \"t\" but the flavor was delicious. 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It looks great, but I was wondering if the pasta and salad could be added when hot?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lstrange"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty, we liked it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gucci65"},"reviewBody":"Good summer salad. I skipped the greens, and added Golden raisins !  Combination was great !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CastIronMamma"},"reviewBody":"I liked the amount of dressing.  I grilled chicken thighs and added bite-size pieces.  I like the golden raisin idea.  Will make this again.  Satisfying but I still wanted more!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"167570","romance_copy_dek":"Who says summer meals have to be complicated? We love this tangy, simple and tasty salad on warm summer nights. 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I was worried that the flavors would clash, but this dish turned out to be one of my favorites!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/18\/2015 14:12","GUID":"7eed8d20871143fe8e20e266234d938d","MemberId":7424916,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cbenne12","SubmittedDate":"07\/18\/2015 14:12"},{"Comment":"<p>So delicious!  I made this salad when it was 106 degrees out and I didn't want to turn on the oven.  Thanks, Samantha, for sharing this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/01\/2015 18:16","GUID":"b6f6765f627d4a3fb353a5a246fc4ffe","MemberId":7287623,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Orbs","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2015 18:04"},{"Comment":"<p>Whole family really liked this one!  Followed recipe as written.  Only thing I would change next time is to add a little extra bacon (maybe 6 slices instead of 4).<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/23\/2014 22:05","GUID":"0b324a0d87f74a15ae15483dea60cdd6","MemberId":2401339,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angelasandoval","SubmittedDate":"08\/23\/2014 22:05"},{"Comment":"<p>Very good!  A new favorite!  Followed the recipe exact.  Sent leftovers with my husband for lunch and forgot to include the bacon.....he didn&#39;t even notice, it&#39;s THAT good!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/03\/2014 05:25","GUID":"7f003fe25f8c4639bd9403bf7ae67475","MemberId":1692040,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"luigimon","SubmittedDate":"08\/03\/2014 05:25"},{"Comment":"<p>Great salad!  You can really play around with this and use whatever grilled meat and veggies you have on hand.  Wonderful summer meal.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"07\/10\/2014 12:12","GUID":"fae8705f52c94ea89810fa95afa65b5c","MemberId":7140928,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hchambers","SubmittedDate":"07\/10\/2014 12:12"},{"Comment":"<p>I liked the amount of dressing.  I grilled chicken thighs and added bite-size pieces.  I like the golden raisin idea.  Will make this again.  Satisfying but I still wanted more!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/08\/2014 18:07","GUID":"fb2bafb8b804464192d61ad00c298eaf","MemberId":7629781,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CastIronMamma","SubmittedDate":"07\/08\/2014 18:06"},{"Comment":"<p>What a satisfying meal!  This is a GREAT salad! Didn&#39;t follow to a &quot;t&quot; but the flavor was delicious. My husband added some leftover steak to his salad. He loved it. I will definitly make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2014 17:45","GUID":"b88241d455094cde9f9bb645f376eff1","MemberId":7839384,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KYMerritt","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2014 17:40"},{"Comment":"<p>Good summer salad. I skipped the greens, and added Golden raisins !  Combination was great !<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2014 07:32","GUID":"264e44731e81499a95314156d75b11c0","MemberId":7131119,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"gucci65","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2014 07:32"},{"Comment":"<p>This was great!  The dressing was stellar but there was too much of it.  Added onion because my husband and I put onions in almost everything.  Also used more bacon because 4 slices is just about enough to tick my husband off!  LOL!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2014 23:14","GUID":"88b65fbcb33d4572b3442edf8c70c546","MemberId":4389811,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"shadowrunbunny","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2014 23:14"},{"Comment":"<p>Great salad. To answer the question, No. Don&#39;t add pasta and broccoli while hot, the lettuce greens will wilt. Make sure the pasta and broccoli are slightly undercooked or they will become mushy.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2014 10:38","GUID":"da4b63988efb47aabdf067616c1de7a3","MemberId":6795378,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jvteach","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2014 10:38"},{"Comment":"<p>I had to rate this recipe in order to submit a question.  It looks great, but I was wondering if the pasta and salad could be added when hot?<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2014 08:27","GUID":"babc7e32f3f54371b76d0f23cc638125","MemberId":6152919,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"marly456","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2014 08:23"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved the salad.  Made as written.  I do think next time I&#39;ll make less dressing, somewhere between 1\/2 and 2\/3 as directed in this recipe is plenty for this quantity of salad.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b72b9b99845f46a2aecb9496139b8373","MemberId":1196484,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"justmbeth","SubmittedDate":"01\/18\/2014 22:00"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"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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