Sunny Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• ¾ cup(s) shredded carrots
• ¾ cup(s) diced Fontina, Edam, or Swiss cheese
• ½ cup(s) chopped fresh basil leaves
• ¼ cup(s) white-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon(s) water
• 1 ½ teaspoon(s) salt
• ½ teaspoon(s) sugar
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh herb leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • ¹/₃ cup(s) olive oil
  • 12 ounce(s) rotini (corkscrew) pasta
  • 2 pint(s) red or yellow pear tomatoes or cherry tomatoes or a combination, halved

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain it in a colander, rinse well, and drain again. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, tarragon, and pepper. Add the oil in a stream, whisking until well blended. Add th...

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