Dutch Lettuce Dressing
Transform your simple salad into a showstopper with this velvety Dutch Lettuce Dressing, a nostalgic blend of tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors reminiscent of traditional Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. Made with pantry staples like apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and butter, this quick and easy dressing comes together in just 15 minutes. The secret to its rich, silky texture lies in whisking a tempered egg and flour slurry into the warm mixture to create a luscious sauce that clings beautifully to fresh lettuce or a mix of crisp greens. Perfect for enhancing both simple weeknight meals and elegant dinner spreads, this Dutch Lettuce Dressing offers a delightful twist on classic salad dressings. Serve warm for a comforting finish or chilled for a refreshing tang—the choice is yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
Add the butter to the saucepan and stir until melted and incorporated.
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and a small amount of the warm liquid from the saucepan to create a smooth slurry.
Slowly pour the slurry back into the saucepan, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Gradually add a small amount of the warm liquid to the egg, whisking constantly to temper it.
Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan while continuously whisking. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
Stir in the salt and ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and let the dressing cool slightly before drizzling over lettuce or your favorite greens.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 1439 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
