Creamy Shrimp Macaroni Salad (Classic Make-Ahead Summer Salad) |

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) elbow macaroni or medium shell pasta (al dente)
• 1 lb (450 g) cooked bay shrimp (chilled, thawed, or steamed)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ small onion, finely diced or 3 green onions, chopped
• Optional: diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped pickles
• 2–3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 6–8 Tbsp pickle juice or plain yogurt (for tang and thinner consistency)
• 1–2 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard
• 1½ tsp sugar or celery seed (adjust to taste)
• Salt
• pepper
• Optional: sprinkle Old Bay seasoning or celery seed for flavor