Resers Macaroni Salad Copycat Food

RESER'S POTATO SALAD (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• RECONSTITUTE 4 teaspoons minced onion flakes in enough very hot water to saturate completely; LET rest.
• PREP remaining vegetables to specifications.
• COOK potatoes in a pot of lightly salted, gently boiling water for about 7 minutes, until tender but 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 add vegetables (EXCEPT potatoes) and fold gently until just blended.
• GENTLY fold in drained potatoes 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.

RESER'S MACARONI SALAD (COPYCAT)

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.

HOMEMADE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain pasta and allow it to cool.
• Prepare dressing for macaroni salad by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Stir until it is well combined.
• In a large bowl, add cooked macaroni, chopped celery, shredded carrots, chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, pimento peppers, and creamy dressing. Stir to combine.
• Add in shredded cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.