Macaroni and Shrimp Salad

    I was looking for something  and came across this salad.  It's been awhile since I have blogged a recipe and this is  great  for this time of year for  picnics and potlucks.  I got it from Janet Thomas.  Her husband worked with Vern years ago and they eventually moved to York, Pennsylvania and we lost track of them.

Macaroni and Shrimp Salad

1 16 oz pkg small shell macaroni
1 small - 6 0z -  can of shrimp drained and rinsed
1 chopped small onion - probably about 1/3 cup
10 sliced radishes
3 sliced stalks of celery
1 chopped green pepper
1 small jar stuffed olives sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup catsup 
s & p to taste  


Boil macaroni, drain, rinse and chill.
Add next six ingredients
Mix dressing and catsup and pour over mixture and toss.
Chill until time to serve.


     I really like this salad, the saltiness of the olives - if you can't find a small jar of olives, use probably about 15 smaller olives, the crunch of the radishes and the catsup/mayo combination.  Also consider a bunch of green onions sliced instead of a small onion.  And red or yellow pepper if you don't like the strong taste of a green one.