Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad

Name: Heirloom Tomato Herb Pasta Salad
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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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