Southern Boiled Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Southern Boiled Salad Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/8 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 egg yolks (beaten); 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 9 mins

Servings: 16 servings

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A simple mixture of flour, water, eggs, and mustard make up this old-fashioned "boiled" dressing. The dressing is actually not boiled; it is quickly cooked over boiling water.

It's a good choice for a vegetable or main dish salad, or use it in chicken salad, tuna salad, or slaw.

1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cold water
2 egg yolks (beaten)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

Set the bottom of a double boiler with about an inch of water over medium heat and bring to a boil.
While the water heats, sift the dry mustard, sugar, salt, flour into the top of a double boiler or into a stainless steel bowl which can be placed over the boiling water. Add the pepper.
Gradually pour the cold water into the dry mixture while whisking constantly. When the mixture is well blended, whisk in the beaten egg yolks and vinegar.
Place the pan or bowl over the boiling water and cook, whisking, until the mixture is thickened. This takes just a few minutes.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter until melted and well combined. Whisk in the heavy cream until you have the correct consistency for your salad.

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs poses a risk of food-borne illness.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
67	Calories
5g	Fat
5g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 103mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	2%
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.