Best Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad Recipes

Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad image

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup crème fraîche
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (from 1 medium)
1 pound fusilli or other short spiral pasta
3/4 cup chopped mixed herbs such as basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, and tarragon

Steps:

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.
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.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND HERB PASTA SALAD image

Categories Salad Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 lbs. mixed Heirloom tomatoes
2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallot
1 lb. fusilli
3/3 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs; basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, tarragon

Steps:

1. Whisk together oil, creme fraiche, vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. 2. Coarsley chop tomatoes and toss with shallot and dressing. Marinate at least 10 minutes. 3. Cook pasta; drain and immediately add to tomatoes. Cool to warm or room temperature, do not chill. Stir in herbs and serve.