OLD FASHIONED BOILED SALAD DRESSING

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This is my grandmother's recipe for the salad dressing she used instead of mayonaise. (I never tasted mayo until I was a teenager). We used it in pasta salads, egg and tuna salads and sandwiches. I still don't eat BLTs without the tang of this dressing. Grandma made hers on the stovetop and had to stir constantly to avoid scorching. I now do mine in the microwave and no longer have to worry about that.

Provided by Northern Star

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup vinegar (either white or cider )
1/2 cup hot water
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (Dijon, Honey Mustard or other flavors will work)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In microwave safe bowl mix sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Whisk in the egg, vinegar, water and mustard.
  • Microwave on high for 3 minutes then stir.
  • Microwave again on high for 1 minute then stir and repeat in 1 minute increments until dressing comes to a boil and thickens - about 5 - 6 minutes total cook time. (It will continue to thicken as it cools).
  • Add butter.
  • Store in refrigerator.

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