Hickory Nut Potato Salad With Creamy Dressing

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp melted Crisco
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup cream or milk
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 3 cups sliced cold potatoes
• 1 cup broken hickory nut meats
• 1 tsp chopped onion
• Chopped parsley
• Cold cooked sliced beets
• Sliced lemon
• Lettuce leaves

Method

1. 1 Mix sugar, salt, and mustard. Add melted Crisco and stir thoroughly.
2. 2 Add well-beaten egg yolks, cream (or milk), and vinegar. If using milk, add 1 tsp flour to the dry ingredients first.
3. 3 Cook the mixture in a double boiler until it thickens to the consistency of cream.
4. 4 Toss sliced cold potatoes, broken hickory nuts, and chopped onion together.
5. 5 Place the potato mixture on crisp lettuce leaves. Pour the warm dressing over the top.
6. 6 Garnish with chopped parsley, sliced beets, and lemon slices before serving.