Mayfair Salad Dressing Recipe

Recreate the legendary Mayfair Hotel salad dressing in your own kitchen! This creamy, dreamy dressing is a culinary masterpiece, perfect for elevating any salad. A St. Louis tradition, this recipe uses a food processor for effortless blending and results in a dressing that's smooth, flavorful, and keeps for up to a week. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality dressing.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 1414.4 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Mayfair Salad Dressing

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How to Make Mayfair Salad Dressing

  1. Briefly blanch the thinly sliced onion and celery in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
  2. Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse for 2-3 seconds to combine.
  3. Add the blanched onion and celery to the food processor. Pulse for another 2-3 seconds.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the egg yolk until fully incorporated.
  5. Continue with the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a creamy mayonnaise-like consistency is achieved.
  6. Process until the dressing is completely smooth and emulsified.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
  8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  9. When serving, toss your salad with the dressing. Add the optional Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

103g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mayfair Salad Dressing?

Mayfair Salad Dressing takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mayfair Salad Dressing?

Mayfair Salad Dressing has approximately 1414.4 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 232 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mayfair Salad Dressing?

The key ingredients for Mayfair Salad Dressing are Celery, Onion, Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon Juice, Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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