It is almost time for cookouts and this pasta salad is the perfect dish to enjoy outdoors with friends and family. It is delicious, refreshing, elegant and simple.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Lb. penne pasta, cooked and cooled

1/2 cup bite size broccoli florets blanched 

Asparagus heads blanched and cut int 2 inch pieces

1/2 small red onion thinly sliced

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves

2 tablespoon parmesan cheese shaved

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh corn kernel cooked 

Basil and parsley leaves and for garnish 

Lemon zest 

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

STEPS:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.