Grandma's Tuna Macaroni Salad

• uncooked elbow macaroni↗2 cups
• tuna in water, drained↗1 can
• grated cheddar cheese↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• dried onion flakes↗1 teaspoon
• chopped celery (optional)1⁄2 cup
• good mayonnaise (Best Foods, Helmann's, or Vegenaise)↗3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni according to package directions and let cool.

2. 2

   Mix in the other items well, adding mayo last.

3. 3

   Chill well before serving.

4. 4

   When I make this, I omit the celery, add more dried onion, and add a little curry powder and garlic powder and cayenne.