Tartar twist: The pasta salad everyone can't resist

Pasta salad is a hit at every party and is also perfect for a tasty dinner. Preparing it is simple and quick, making it great for times when there's not much time to spend standing at the stove. Everyone enjoys it, without exception. Since I served it for the first time, no gathering with friends or family is complete without it.

I remember making this salad for the first time; guests couldn't tear themselves away from the table. It disappeared in the blink of an eye, and since then, it has been my go-to recipe for every occasion. The secret to the taste lies in the sauce—it's not just regular mayonnaise or yogurt.

Pasta salads are a great way to get creative. You can experiment with different types of pasta and add-ins like cherry tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, or mayonnaise sauce. However, I prefer the chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes version. Tartar sauce gives it a creamy consistency and distinctive flavor. It's this that made everyone fall in love with this seemingly simple combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of pasta
• 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 greenhouse cucumber
• A dozen cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon of mustard
• Chicken seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Tartar Sauce:

• About 5 oz of mayonnaise
• About 2 oz of plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon of grated horseradish
• 2 pickles, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of chopped marinated mushrooms or capers
• 1 tablespoon of chopped red onion
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. Drain and mix with the olive oil.
3. Cut the chicken into cubes, season it, and fry it in a small amount of oil.
4. Add to the pasta and mix.
5. Slice the peppers into strips, cube the cucumber, and cut the tomatoes in half.
6. Add the vegetables to the pasta with chicken.
7. Prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and horseradish.
8. Add chopped pickles, capers, red onion, and minced garlic to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Combine the sauce with the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Set aside the prepared salad in the refrigerator for an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!