4 party parmesan pasta salad Recipes

penne pasta (750 g), fresh grated parmesan cheese (both usually available in deli) or 1/2-1 cup asiago cheese (both usually available in deli), extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sliced salami (optional), kalamata olive, pitted (or other good quality olives), tomatoes, green pepper, chopped, chopped fresh basil

tri-colored pasta, any shape, grated parmesan cheese , from the deli, fat-free italian salad dressing, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, cheddar cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes, broccoli florets , steamed til barely tender, sliced ripe olives

tri-color rotini, broccoli florets, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, red pepper flakes , optional, extra virgin olive oil, carrots, peeled and shredded, fresh basil, divided and chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped and divided, sliced olives, black or kalamata, fresh parmesan, grated, green onions, sliced, tomatoes, halved