Heirloom Meals: Savoring Yesterday's Traditions Today

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

  1. Cook pasta until al dents.
  2. Drain and toss in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cool.
  3. Add scallions, chives and tarragon.
  4. Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  5. Slowly add in the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a stream until incorporated well.
  6. Pour over pasta and mix.
  7. Best if pasta sits at room temperature for at least 4 hours or chill overnight and bring to room temperature before serving. Enjoy!
  8. Serves 8-10 as a side.
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings


Categories: Carole's Concoctions

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