Ingredients

　　1 pound plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

　　1/3 cup minced red onion

　　1/3 cups Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

　　1 pound rotelle or fusilli

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

　　yellow pear tomatoes, halved for garnish

　　In a large bowl stir together the plum tomatoes, the onion, the olives, the oil, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and let the sauce stand for 30 minutes. In a saucepan of salted boiling water cook the pasta until al dente, drain it, and add the hot pasta to the sauce. Add the herbs, toss the mixture until it is combined well, and serve it warm, garnished with the pear tomato halves.