Zesty Pasta Salad

To make the dressing, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl until well-blended.

Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes, then remove the broccoli and place in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the broccoli. In the same boiling water, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool.

Combine pasta, broccoli, beans, carrots, and onion in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Place lettuce leaves on a plate or bowl then top with the pasta, broccoli mixture, then sprinkle with the cheese.