Tarragon Chive Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tri-color Rotini
- 3/4 cups olive oil - 1/4 cup to toss with pasta, 1/2 for the dressing
- 1 cup Scallions, sliced
- 3/4 cup Chives, minced
- 1/4 cup Tarragon, minced
- 1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
- Red Pepper Flakes to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta until al dents.
- Drain and toss in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cool.
- Add scallions, chives and tarragon.
- Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Slowly add in the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a stream until incorporated well.
- Pour over pasta and mix.
- Best if pasta sits at room temperature for at least 4 hours or chill overnight and bring to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
- Serves 8-10 as a side.
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings