Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad is a wonderfully simple vintage dressing recipe designed to work with either of two classic American picnic favorites. The handwritten card combines Miracle Whip salad dressing with Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, a whole egg, and mustard, creating a creamy dressing with a distinctive sweet-and-tangy character. Sweetened condensed milk occasionally appeared in mid-century salad and dressing recipes, where its sweetness balanced sharper ingredients such as mustard and tangy salad dressing. With only four ingredients and a single mixing step, this recipe reflects an era when convenient pantry products made entertaining and family cooking easier. Use the creamy mixture to dress cooked potatoes or macaroni and add your favorite traditional salad ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Miracle Whip salad dressing
- 2 cups Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg (whole)
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
- Place the Miracle Whip salad dressing and Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the whole egg and mustard.
Step 2: Mix Together
- Whisk or stir thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and completely combined.
Step 3: Use for Salad
- Use the mixture as a dressing for your preferred potato salad or macaroni salad recipe.
Tips
- For food safety, use a pasteurized egg, since the original recipe does not call for cooking the dressing.
- Chill the dressing before adding it to potatoes or macaroni for the best texture.
- Start with a smaller amount of dressing and add more until the salad reaches your preferred creaminess.
- Add chopped celery and onion for crunch in either potato or macaroni salad.
- Chopped hard-boiled eggs make a traditional addition to potato salad.
- Add diced pickles or pickle relish for extra acidity to balance the sweet dressing.
- A little paprika or black pepper can add additional savory flavor.
- For macaroni salad, try adding diced peppers, celery, and shredded carrots.
- Refrigerate the completed salad until serving, especially because the dressing contains egg and dairy.
- The dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in a covered container before assembling the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 130mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.3mg