Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad
A fresh summer pasta salad featuring colorful heirloom tomatoes and aromatic herbs tossed with fusilli in a creamy crème fraîche dressing. Perfect for picnics or as a light main course.
6 servings
40 min
Ingredients
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •⅓ cup crème fraîche
- •1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- •1½ teaspoons sugar
- •2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes
- •2 tablespoons shallot
- •1 pound fusilli
- •¾ cup mixed herbs
- •to taste parsley
- •to taste thyme
- •to taste oregano
- •to taste tarragon
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk together oil, crème fraîche, vinegar, sugar (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes and toss with shallot and dressing. Marinate until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.
15 min
- 2.
While tomatoes stand, cook fusilli in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander and immediately add to tomato mixture, tossing to combine. Cool to warm or room temperature (do not chill), tossing occasionally, then stir in herbs.
25 min
