This Popular Vintage Salad Dressing Was Discontinued In The 1970s - And No One Can Truly Recreate It - Tasting Table

"Though oil and vinegar have been splashed onto greens for centuries, it wasn't until the 1900s that enterprising restaurant owners began packaging dressings to sell to customers. In 1925, Kraft Cheese began dabbling in mayonnaise and salad dressing sales, partnering with the Milani Company, a brand already cranking out a variety of salad dressings. One of the flavors is now classified as an old-school salad dressing we don't see often - in fact, at all."

"Adding 2 tablespoons of honey mustard salad dressing to nearly a full cup of mayo, sprinkling in garlic powder, and a quick dash of paprika can lend flavors similar to the original Buccaneer salad dressing. The resulting creamy and subtly seasoned spread is ideal not only to slather on top of burgers but can also be used as a dipping sauce for some of your favorite foods."

Commercial bottled salad dressings emerged in the 1900s, and Kraft partnered with the Milani Company in 1925 to enter mayonnaise and dressing sales. Milani's Buccaneer salad dressing was produced by Louis Milani Foods in California until the 1970s and was discontinued due to underperforming sales, with the original recipe lost. Copycat recipes recreate the dressing using common ingredients like mayonnaise, honey mustard, garlic powder, and paprika to achieve a creamy, subtly seasoned flavor. The dressing works as a burger spread and versatile dip for fries, onion rings, chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, casseroles, rolls, and sandwiches, and ratios can be adjusted to taste.

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