Nancys Boiled Salad Dressing Recipes

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BOILED DRESSING

Steps:

• In the bottom of a double boiler (medium saucepan) add 1" of water and turn the heat to medium.
• In the top bowl of the double boiler (glass bowl that can rest slightly in the saucepan but not touch the water) add the mustard powder, sugar, salt, flour and water. Whisk to combine.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg yolks and vinegar. Pour that into the water mixture and whisk.
• Place the bowl on top of the double boiler and keep whisking until the mixture thickens and can coat the back of a spoon. 8-10 minutes.
• Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the butter. Once the butter is incorporated, add in the cream, whisking to blend.
• Add in the celery seed and pepper. Taste for salt.
• Pour into a glass container and once, cool, cover and store in the fridge for up to one week.

OLD FASHIONED BOILED SALAD DRESSING

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.

NANCY'S BOILED SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir Butter and flour together.
• Add milk and let cook in top of double boile, stirring constantly, until quite thick.
• Separate eggs and beat the egg whites until stiff.
• Beat egg yolks slightly, and add the salt, cayenne pepper, sugar, mustard, and vinegar then stir into the thickened milk mixture.
• Cook until thick like cream.
• Remove from heat and pour into the egg whites, stirring constantly.

COBB SALAD AND BACON BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange the lettuce on a platter, then top with rows of the peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, avocados, cheese and eggs. Drizzle the Bacon Buttermilk Dressing over the top and serve.
• Place the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and bacon in a food processor and process until combined. Chill until ready to serve.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and 2 heaping tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until hard-boiled, about 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Peel the eggs and chop.
• Combine the potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, parsley, chives, onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss to coat the potatoes with the dressing, then add the hard-boiled eggs. Gently stir the potato salad, taking care not to mash the eggs.

NANCY'S SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a food processor, chop onion, add all other ingredients except oil, and blend. Slowly add the oil, refrigerate for 1 day.
• For the Salad: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and toss with dressing.

RUSSIAN WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the bacon on a baking rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool, then crumble.
• Meanwhile, make the Russian dressing: Pulse the mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, pickle relish, ketchup and chili sauce in a food processor until slightly smooth. Add the eggs and pulse a few more times until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the iceberg wedges among 6 salad plates, spoon the Russian dressing over the tops, then garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped tomato.

COOKED SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, mustard and salt. Stir in egg until smooth. Gradually add vinegar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in mayonnaise until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with salad greens.

BOILED SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients well; add vinegar and water slowly, stirring constantly and cook until thickened and smooth.
• Beat eggs or egg yolks slightly; add a little of the hot mixture to the eggs gradually, stirring well.
• Then add remaining hot mixture and cook over low heat for another five minutes.
• Add butter, transfer to a container or glass jar and allow to remain uncovered until cool.
• When ready to serve, thin with cream to desired consistency.