This was my mother's recipe used for potato salad, green salads and even pasta salad. For some tasty variations, you may add up to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, honey or garlic to the basic recipe.—Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Torn mixed salad greens
Instructions
1In 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.
2Remove 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.