4 marinated homemade cheese salad Recipes

tortellini , prepared according to package. directions,chilled (any flavor you like), fresh baby spinach , torn into bite-size pieces, diced mozzarella cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, sliced ripe olives, drained, roasted red pepper, drained and chopped, caesar salad dressing (homemade or prepared ), grated parmesan cheese, tomatoes, halved . (optional)

stalks romaine lettuce, head iceberg lettuce, cucumber, feta cheese, crumbled, roma tomatoes or 12 grape tomatoes, black olives, pits removed, whole pepperoncini peppers (greek), spring onion, crouton (see my recipes for homemade ones), greek salad dressing, salami, diced (optional), sliced pepperoni (heated on paper towels to remove fat) (optional), canned great northern beans (rinsed and drained ) (optional), peeled boiled large shrimp (optional), marinated artichoke hearts, drained and diced (optional)

homemade goat cheese , recipe follows, salt and white pepper, marinated cherry peppers (canned variety works best), drained, rinsed and dried, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped garlic, chopped fresh herbs ( rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, oregano, chives, etc.), washed arugula leaves, sliced red onions, very thin slices proscuitto