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Pasta salad sensation: The secret sauce everyone craves

Delicious snacks are essential when guests are expected. Every time, they ask if I will make my signature pasta salad with its delightful sauce. Everyone loves it, and the bowl always returns to the kitchen empty.

Pasta salad
Pasta salad
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14 November 2024 15:02

Pasta salad is a hit at every party, but it's also perfect for a tasty dinner. Preparing it is simple and quick, making it ideal when there's no time to stand at the stove and cook for long. Everyone enjoys it, without exception. Since I served it for the first time, no gathering with friends or family can occur without it.

Simple pasta salad with vegetables

When I prepared 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 of the taste lies in the sauce—it's not just ordinary mayonnaise or yoghurt.

Pasta salads are a great playground for creativity. 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 tomato version. Tartar sauce gives it a creamy consistency and a distinctive taste, making everyone fall in love with this seemingly simple combination.

Pasta salad
Pasta salad© Adobe Stock | Sebastian Radu

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,
  • several cherry tomatoes,
  • 1 teaspoon of mustard,
  • chicken seasoning,
  • salt and pepper to taste.

Tartar Sauce:                        

  • about 140g of mayonnaise,
  • about 60g of plain yoghurt,
  • 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 instructions on the packet.
  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, the cucumber into cubes, and cut the tomatoes in half.
  6. Add the vegetables to the pasta with chicken.
  7. Prepare the sauce: mix mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard, and horseradish in a bowl.
  8. Add chopped pickles, capers, red onion, and minced garlic to the sauce—season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Add the sauce to the remaining ingredients and mix.

Set aside the prepared salad in the fridge for at least an hour for the flavours to meld. Enjoy!

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