Dunkley's Famous Macaroni Salad

Directions

Step 1: Boil the Macaroni

• Add 2 quarts (liters) of water to a medium pot and bring it to the boil.
• Add the macaroni and cook until it’s al dente, which usually takes around 9 minutes.
• Don’t overcook the pasta, or it will become too soft and fall apart when mixed with other ingredients.
• Rinse the macaroni until it’s cool, then drain it well and let it dry out slightly.

Step 2: Prepare the Salad

• Put the macaroni in a large bowl.
• Add the following ingredients to the bowl: chopped celery, onion, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, dill pickles, salami, and black olives.
• Carefully fold the ingredients together until they’re well mixed.
• Refrigerate the mixture, uncovered, overnight (or for at least 2 hours).

Step 3: Add Seasonings and Mayo

• Mix together, in a small bowl, the Lowry’s garlic salt, minced garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and celery salt.
• Add the seasoning mixture to the salad and fold it in.
• Add the pimentos to the salad and fold them in as well.
• Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to start and fold it in. If the salad seems too dry, add ¼ up to a ½ cup more of mayonnaise.
• Refrigerate the salad again for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.