Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad - The Mother of All

Name: Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad - The Mother of All Macaroni Salads!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 16 oz (448 grm). package salad macaroni (or ditali pasta); 1 cup (225 ml) celery, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) red onion, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) yellow or white onion, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) medium cheddar, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) Swiss cheese, diced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup (225 ml) dill pickles, diced; 1 cup (225 ml) salami, diced; 1 6oz. can large pitted black olives, drained (or 1 cup (225 ml) diced or sliced); 1 to 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lowry's garlic salt; 1 to 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh minced garlic; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground white pepper; 1 to 2 tsp (10 ml) freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) celery salt; 1 3 oz (84 grm). jar diced pimentos, rinsed and drained; 1 to 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1 16 oz (448 grm). package salad macaroni (or ditali pasta)
1 cup (225 ml) celery, diced
1 cup (225 ml) red onion, diced
1 cup (225 ml) yellow or white onion, diced
1 cup (225 ml) medium cheddar, diced
1 cup (225 ml) Swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup (125 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup (225 ml) dill pickles, diced
1 cup (225 ml) salami, diced
1 6oz. can large pitted black olives, drained (or 1 cup (225 ml) diced or sliced)
1 to 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lowry's garlic salt
1 to 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh minced garlic
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground white pepper
1 to 2 tsp (10 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
1/2 tsp (2 ml) celery salt
1 3 oz (84 grm). jar diced pimentos, rinsed and drained
1 to 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) mayonnaise

1
Add 2 quarts (1900 ml) of water to a medium stockpot and bring to a boil.
2
Add macaroni and cook until it is al dente, approximately 9 minutes--Do not overcook the pasta or it will fall apart when the salad is tossed together.
3
Rinse macaroni until cool.
4
Drain well and let it dry out slightly.
5
Add pasta to a large bowl.
6
Carefully fold in celery, onion, cheddar, Swiss cheese, Parmesan, dill pickles, salami, and black olives.
7
Refrigerate the mixture, uncovered, overnight (or refrigerate for at least 2 hours).
8
Mix the Lowry's garlic salt, minced garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard and celery salt together; add to salad.
9
Fold in the pimentos.
10
Fold in 1 cup (225 ml) of mayonnaise to start.
11
Add up to a 1/2 cup (125 ml) more of mayonnaise if needed.
12
Refrigerate again for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

592

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 16 oz (448 grm). package salad macaroni (or ditali pasta), 1 cup (225 ml) celery, diced, 1 cup (225 ml) red onion, diced, 1 cup (225 ml) yellow or white onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad - The Mother of All Macaroni Salads! falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad - The Mother of All Macaroni Salads!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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