Colonial Dressing Recipe Inspired by Bob Evans

A delicious homemade version of the famous Bob Evans Colonial Dressing to elevate your salads and slaws.

Ingredients

1	cup water
⅛	cup cornstarch
½	cup cider vinegar
1	cup sugar
1	teaspoon onion powder
1	tablespoon salt
¼	cup butter or margarine
½	teaspoon pepper
1	teaspoon celery salt
1	tablespoon celery seed

Instructions

• 1. Professional Chef Directions:
  2. In a high-speed blender, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-quart saucepan.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually add each of the remaining ingredients, stirring well after each addition. Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
  4. Allow the dressing to cool completely before storing it in a refrigerator-safe container. Seal tightly. The dressing will keep well for approximately 6 weeks. Avoid freezing.
  5. Creamy Italian Colonial Variation: After preparing the base dressing (and allowing it to cool), incorporate 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard, 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. Mix well and refrigerate. Do not freeze.
  6. Catalina Colonial Variation: Enhance the prepared dressing with 1 cup of ketchup and 1/2 cup of sweet pickle relish.
  7. Creamy Onion Dressing Variation: Stir in 1 carton (8 ounces) of onion chip dip into the base recipe. Avoid freezing.
  8. Slaw Dressing Variation: Mix in 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise into the base dressing. Use within 1 week. Do not freeze.

Jul 20, 2024