RESER'S MACARONI SALAD (COPYCAT) RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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My reverse-engineered recipe for Reser's classic macaroni salad.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb uncooked large elbow macaroni
2/3 cup finely chopped sweet pickle
1/2 cup finely diced celery heart
1/3 cup minced red bell pepper
4 teaspoons reconstituted onions
3 cups extra thick real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
1 1/4 teaspoons iodized salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons sweet pickle juice
1 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • RECONSTITUTE 4 teaspoons minced onion flakes in enough very hot water to cover and saturate completely.
  • PREP remaining vegetables to specifications.
  • COOK large elbow macaroni according to package directions in moderately salted water, less 2 minutes until al dente (firm to the bite); DRAIN in a large colander placed in sink; RINSE with cold water and allow to drain again.
  • INTO a large bowl with an (accompanying cover or lid), add the dressing ingredients EXCEPT for the sweet pickle juice and white vinegar). Note: drain excess water from onions before adding).
  • WHISK mixture well then gently fold in vegetables until just blended.
  • GENTLY fold in drained macaroni until well-blended.
  • COMBINE the sweet pickle juice with vinegar then sprinkle over salad.
  • FOLD mixture gently until creamy, without over-mixing.
  • COVER and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • SERVE and enjoy.

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