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Cook the pasta according to package directions, making sure to stop cooking when it is al dente.
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Drain the pasta and toss the warm pasta with 1/4 cup of the salad dressing to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
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Set aside and allow the noodles to cool completely.
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While the pasta is cooling, quickly brown the smoked sausage, pour off the rendered fat and allow the meat to cool on a paper towel to absorb any excess fat.
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Dice the bell pepper, carrot, and cut the broccoli.
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Cube the cheddar cheese and quarter the pepperoni slices.
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Once the pasta has cooled, add it to a large mixing bowl.
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Add the veggies, smoked sausage, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, olives, seasoned salt, garlic, and pepper. Mix well.
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Add the remaining salad dressing, toss well, making sure the entire salad is coated.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.