Imperial salad dressing for a superb salad! (from 1962)
The dressing secret is Del Monte Catsup
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It adds a special touch to this exciting new dressing. Serve it with a hearty supper salad, and everyone will want your secret.
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Imperial salad dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 or 3 drops Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup Del Monte Catsup
- 1 cup olive oil
- 3 teaspoons capers
- 1 teaspoon juice from capers
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cloves garlic (on toothpick)
Instructions
- Simmer together first 9 ingredients.
- Cool 10 min.
- Blend in Del Monte Catsup, olive oil, capers and juice, Worcestershire sauce.
- Add garlic.
- Cool dressing at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Shake well before using. Makes 2-3/4 cups.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 415mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 0g
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