Christie'S House Dressing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons dry pectin (Sure Jel)
1 teaspoon lemon peel (Spice Islands works well)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon meringue powder (Wilton brand is available at stores that sell cake-decorating items)
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup crushed ice
4 large eggs
2 cups soya oil (use regular salad oil if you can't find soybean)

Preparation

Using food processor blender, finely chop celery, green pepper, carrot and onion until almost grated; set aside.
Combine salt, mustard, Sure Jel, lemon peel, cornstarch, meringue powder and paprika in small mixing bowl; set aside.
Place ice in large mixer bowl; add dry spice mixture along with eggs, mixing at high speed.
When thoroughly mixed and ice has melted, slowly add soybean oil 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing at high speed.
Mix until thick (this will take about 40 minutes).
Add chopped vegetables and mix about 1-2 minutes until blended.
Chill in covered container several hours before serving.