Salads with tenders

1 lb pasta 1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil , drained and chopped 1/2 cup black olives or 1/2 cup green olives , pitted and chopped 4 ounces feta ,[...]

7 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons tarragon or 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or to taste)[...]

1 large tomato , seeded and chopped 1/2 lb salami, matchstick strips 1/4 lb mortadella , matchstick strips 1/4 lb provolone cheese , matchstick strips 8 small[...]

Goat cheese rounds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons ground cumin 11/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher[...]

1 cup uncooked Rice 1 can Black beans 2 slices Bacon 1 medium Onion 2 cloves garlic 1 medium red Bell pepper Salt and Pepper , to taste 1 medium Tomato 2-3[...]