Beet And Apple Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
2 cups apples, diced
2 cups beets, cooked and diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Dressing
1/4 cup sugar
1 extra large egg
1/2 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
salt and pepper

Preparation

For dressing, combine egg with sugar and beat well.
Stir in flour and mustard.
Add mixture to heated water and vinegar in a small heavy saucepan.
Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until thick, 2-3 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cool.
In a medium bowl, mix the 4 salad ingredients.
Pour the cooled dressing over and mix well.
Garnish with parsley and chopped nuts, as desired.
Serve chilled.