Beet And Apple Salad


Sweet and creamy cooked dressing on a beautiful old fashioned salad. From a 1960 cookbook pennsylvania dutch cooking". I usually peel the apples and omit the nuts."

Steps


For dressing , combine egg with sugar and beat well.
Stir in flour and mustard.
Add mixture to heated water and vinegar in a small heavy saucepan.
Cook , stirring constantly , over low heat until thick , 2-3 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cool.
In a medium bowl , mix the 4 salad ingredients.
Pour the cooled dressing over and mix well.
Garnish with parsley and chopped nuts , as desired.
Serve chilled.

Ingredients


apples, beets, hard-boiled eggs, walnuts, sugar, extra large egg, flour, dry mustard, water, white vinegar, salt and pepper