Grandma’s Old School Macaroni Shrimp Salad

90 minutes

1 hour 40 minutes

Easy

1.	Cook macaroni according to the directions on the box.
2.	Drain macaroni and pour into a large bowl.
3.	Add 1-2 cups mayonnaise and stir.
4.	Add shrimp and celery and mix until everything is combined.
5.	Cover and place in refrigerator.
6.	Once cooled, usually 1-2 hours, remove from the refrigerator and add about another ½ -1 cup of mayonnaise.
7.	Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Trust me when I tell you this is so simple and just so good. My mom gets asked to make it at every family gathering – well, basically, anytime we see her!
Trust the process with the mayo. When you add it to the warm pasta and then refrigerate, the mayonnaise gets absorbed quite a bit, actually. After it is chilled, you can add as much or as little as you would like.
You can use any kind of canned shrimp you can find.
Celery is optional, but it does add a nice little crunch.
Do not forget to salt and pepper this to your liking!