American Macaroni Salad

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g pasta (croissant macaroni)
• 2 stalk(s) celery, cut into fine pieces
• 3 medium-sized eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
• 6 tbsp peas, cooked
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper(s), cut into small cubes
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise, more if needed
• 3 tbsp sour cream, more if needed
• ½ tsp mustard, medium hot
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp celery seeds, alternatively celery salt, but be careful with salt!
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt
• black pepper
• Sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Macaroni Salad

Cook the macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions, then let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the celery, peas, and bell pepper with the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Then add the slightly cooled macaroni and the chopped eggs, mix gently, and season to taste. Add a little sugar if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Season again. If the salad is too thick, add a little more mayonnaise and sour cream.