Sydney Smith’s Salad Dressing

Sydney Smith’s salad dressing is a type of salad dressing. The recipe originated from Sydney Smith who founded the Edinburgh Review, and it was popular in the 19th century among American cooks.

Ingredients

  • 2 boiled potatoes
  • 1 spoonful mustard
  • 2 spoonfuls salt
  • 4 spoonfuls olive oil
  • 2 spoonfuls vinegar
  • 2 hard-boiled egg yolks, mashed
  • Small amount of minced onions
  • 1 spoonful anchovy sauce
Sydney Smith’s Salad Dressing

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Procedure

  1. Pass the potatoes through a sieve or a ricer.
  2. Combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Mix well.

References

  • The Dictionary of American Food and Drink, J.F. Mariani, Ticknor & Fields, New Haven, Connecticut, 1983. ISBN 0-89919-199-1 Library of Congress TX349.M26