Recipe: Ham Slaw (with cooked dressing, 1950's)

This recipe and the recipes following it are from the recipe booklet: Meat Recipe Rally by Williams Packing and Storage Locker Co., 1958-59

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HAM SLAW

FOR THE DRESSING:
2 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup water
FOR THE SLAW:
2 to 3 cups diced cooked ham
3 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
Cabbage or lettuce leaves (for serving)

TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
Beat eggs. Add sugar, salt, black pepper, vinegar and 1/3 cup water. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Chill.

TO PREPARE THE SLAW:
Combine ham, cabbage, carrot, green pepper and onion. Add dressing and toss together lightly.

Serve in lettuce or cabbage-lined salad bowl.

Makes 6 servings
Source: recipe booklet: Meat Recipe Rally by Williams Packing and Storage Locker Co., Home of Hillbilly Brand, 1958-59