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Old Fashioned Salad Dressing Recipe

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An old-fashioned salad dressing that’s timelessly delicious! This classic recipe combines tangy vinegar, rich mayonnaise, and sugar, perfectly balanced with mustard and a dash of pepper. Ideal for topping fresh greens or classic coleslaw, this dressing brings a nostalgic flavor to every dish. Simple yet satisfying, it’s a staple for any salad lover.

Ingredients

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2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt and mustard.
  2. Stir in eggs.
  3. Gradually stir in vinegar and water until smooth.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Cover and refrigerate.
  6. Just before serving, combine the desired amount of dressing base with mayonnaise.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Tastes great on potato salad, coleslaw or salad greens.