Mother's Pasta Salad (Mother) 2/3 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese 1 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 12 oz rotelle pasta - freshly cooked and drained 1 each small red, green, and yellow bell pepper 1 medium tomato cut in thin wedges (optional) If desired, use mushrooms, brocolli, etc 1/4 cup black olives (pitted) 8 oz feta or mozzarella cheese cubed 1/4 tsp dried oregano