garden pasta salad

Ingredients For garden pasta salad

• 1 c

  mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/4 c

  chopped parsley
• 1 tsp

  crushed, dried basil leaves
• 1

  minced garlic clove
• 1

  8 oz pkg mild natural cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
• 2 c

  broccoli "flowers", cooked
• 1 c

  tri-colored corkscrew noodles, cooked and drained (about 4 oz)
• 1/2 c

  chopped nuts, optional
• 2

  medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges (for garnish)