Versatile Salad Dressing

Name: Versatile Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3-3/4 cups base.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup vinegar; 1 cup water; Mayonnaise

"This is absolutely my most-used dressing," relates Erlene Cornelius of Spring City, Tennessee. "It's so creamy, mild and versatile—it gives old-fashioned goodness to potato salad, coleslaw and even deviled eggs."

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
Mayonnaise

Directions

In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt and mustard; stir in eggs. Gradually stir in vinegar and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, combine desired amount of base with an equal amount of mayonnaise. Serve as a dressing for potato salad, coleslaw or salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers.