Back in the 1940’s and ‘50’s there was a Greek restaurant in Jackson, MS named The Rotisserie. From all I can find out it was THE place to eat in Jackson. Well, along came what was thought of as progress and a shopping mall was built that took up the land where The Rotisserie was located. They closed, and did not reopen.
One of the items that was an icon of the restaurant was a salad dressing that they simply called Comeback Dressing. There was a bottle of it on each table and customers would not only use it on their green salads, but also spread on their saltine crackers as a snack before the salads arrived. Many restaurants in Jackson and central Mississippi still serve their own version. It is also served as far south as Hattiesburg. In fact there is one place down here in Fairhope, AL that serves it. Their owner is from Yazoo City, MS so go figure.
While there are several recipes going around for the dressing, here is my version. Some kind of GOOD!
WENDELL’S COMEBACK SAUCE
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Chili Sauce
3 Tablespoons Ketchup
1/3 Cup Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Onion, grated
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Clove Garlic, large and finely minced
2 Teaspoons Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon each Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper or to taste
Add each ingredient to a large mixing bowl one at a time stirring and mixing well after each item is added. Place in washed and sterilized glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before using.
One of the items that was an icon of the restaurant was a salad dressing that they simply called Comeback Dressing. There was a bottle of it on each table and customers would not only use it on their green salads, but also spread on their saltine crackers as a snack before the salads arrived. Many restaurants in Jackson and central Mississippi still serve their own version. It is also served as far south as Hattiesburg. In fact there is one place down here in Fairhope, AL that serves it. Their owner is from Yazoo City, MS so go figure.
While there are several recipes going around for the dressing, here is my version. Some kind of GOOD!
WENDELL’S COMEBACK SAUCE
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/3 Cup Chili Sauce
3 Tablespoons Ketchup
1/3 Cup Canola Oil
2 Tablespoons Onion, grated
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Clove Garlic, large and finely minced
2 Teaspoons Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon each Salt and fresh ground Black Pepper or to taste
Add each ingredient to a large mixing bowl one at a time stirring and mixing well after each item is added. Place in washed and sterilized glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before using.
