Mayfair Salad Dressing Recipe

Name: Mayfair Salad Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 stalk celery, chopped; 1/4 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 4 whole anchovies; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground; 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 whole egg; 2/3 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
A St. Louis tradition. Use a food processor to make dressing.
2
Blanche onion and celery very briefly (5-10 seconds) in boiling water and drain.
3
Combine everything except eggs and oil in processor and blend for 2 or 3 seconds.
4
Add egg and blend again.
5
Then, with processor on, slowly dribble in oil to make creamy mayonnaise type dressing.
6
run processor until dressing is very smooth.
7
Correct salt and pepper seasoning.
8
This will keep for a week or so if covered tightly and refrigerated.
9
If Parmesan cheese is used in salad, do not add until the salad is tossed with dressing.

398

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 stalk celery, chopped, 1/4 medium onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 4 whole anchovies, and more.

Yes, Mayfair Salad Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mayfair Salad Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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