Best 14 Sweet N Sour Salad Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Sweet n' Sour Salad Dressing, a versatile sauce that elevates your salads to a whole new level. This dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, boasting a harmonious blend of zesty lemon juice, subtly sweet pineapple juice, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of garlic. Whether you're a fan of classic salads, crunchy Asian salads, or refreshing fruit salads, this versatile dressing adds a burst of flavor to any dish. With just a few pantry staples and a quick whisk, you can create a dressing that transforms your salads from ordinary to extraordinary. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the delightful symphony of flavors that our Sweet n' Sour Salad Dressing has to offer.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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This tangy recipe will leave your mouth and food begging for more.

Provided by MissShay

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup minced onion
⅓ cup ketchup
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and ketchup until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk the vegetable oil into the onion mixture until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour; shake well before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 53.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SWEET AND SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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This a recipe my sister Chris sent to me she got it from one of her co-workers when she worked for Delco- retired now. Sounded good so made some.. it keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks...very tasty.. then again I love pineapple and lemon together.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Dressings

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp celery salt
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 c pineapple juice
1 large egg,beaten
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp dairy sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Combine flour and seasonings; blend into butter. Add sugar and pineapple juice. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
  • 2. Stir a little hot syrup into a measuring cup and add beaten egg; then return mixture to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add lemon juice. Cool; mix with sour cream, when cool. Serve on fruit salads and desserts or over chicken or fish.

SESAME SWEET AND SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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This sweet and sour dressing is great for summer salads with grilled chicken or pork. My favorite is mixed dark greens with strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese. Keep refrigerated between uses and always shake to mix before use.

Provided by NanLan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup white sugar, or less to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, mustard, salt, and garlic powder together in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; add vinegar and water, seal jar, and shake until the sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Pour oil into the jar. Seal again and shake until the oil is emulsified into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 99.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR SALAD



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Here's a tasty twist to pasta salad that my family really enjoys. The sweet-and-sour dressing is irresistible.-Sheryl Christian, Watertown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces elbow macaroni or mostaccioli
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl; add pepper, cucumber and onion. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad; toss. Chill.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING



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This is a delicious sweet and sour dressing. I've never met anyone that didn't like it.

Provided by Janet Schiebrel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ small onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a blender or salad dressing shaker, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, onion, salt, mustard, and celery seed. Blend or shake until emulsified.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 291 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

CRISPY NOODLE SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups mixed baby greens, 1 sack
1 cup fresh bean spouts
1 cup shredded carrot, available in produce department
3 radishes, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cups fried noodles, any size, available in bulk bins or on Asian foods aisle of market
2 tablespoons sweet plum sauce or duck sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, cider or white vinegar may be substituted
1/3 cup light oil, peanut, canola or vegetable oil -- eyeball the amount
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine greens, bean sprouts, carrot, radishes, scallions, red bell pepper and half of the fried noodles. Whisk together plum or duck sauce and vinegar in a smaller bowl. Stream in oil and continue whisking to combine. Dress salad and toss with salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve salad with remaining crispy noodles, as garnish.

SWEET AND SOUR COLESLAW



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The fresh flavor and crunchy texture of garden vegetables star in this tart colorful coleslaw. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, it's a refreshing summer salad. My mom fixed it often when I was growing up...and it continues to be requested often. - Pat Cole Polebridge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups shredded cabbage
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CASHEW SALAD WITH SWEET 'N SOUR DRESSING



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My uncle, who's a retired chef, made this for his wife. She loved it so much, she asked him to make it for the entire family. And WE loved it so much, we've been passing the recipe around now for a decade. This is a family of salad-lovers, so something just a little bit 'different' at the dinner table was welcomed. There's something about the combination of flavors & textures that just WORKS. The list of ingredients is not only short; but also, extremely inexpensive and easy to prepare AND find. Serve with a grilled chicken breast for a more complete meal. But be sure to use romaine lettuce (or a kind of lettuce even "sturdier") so it holds up to the 'marinating' process. Iceberg lettuce does not work well in this recipe. Also- prep time is 40 minutes, but 30 of those minutes are accounted into the marination. Only about 10 to actually prep. Hope you enjoy it as much as our family does! (P.S. Serving sizes vary- depending on whether the salad's being used as a main course or side.)

Provided by Mrs Marcy D

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bunches romaine lettuce, washed & dried, cut into bite-size chunks
1 (9 ounce) can cashew pieces
4 cups swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1/2-1 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable oil; vinegar, sugar; mustard; celery seed; salt & pepper in a mason jar (or container) and shake well. Set aside.
  • After lettuce is washed & dried -- chop into bite size pieces. Combine with can of cashews, & shredded Swiss cheese.
  • Pour dressing over salad 30 minutes before serving. Toss well, so all lettuce is coated. (I never have used full amount of dressing, as I don't care for my salads to be all "soggy." I usually save the remainder of dressing for a marinade or to dress a salad later in the week. It's a great sweet 'n sour type-dressing!).
  • Let set in fridge for 30 minutes; toss again well, and serve.
  • *Optional: I have some family members who will dice up a hard-boiled egg to serve on top. I don't care for it that way, but you may.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2374.2, Fat 176.7, SaturatedFat 57.5, Cholesterol 198.7, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 128.2, Fiber 19, Sugar 67.9, Protein 87

SWEET 'N' SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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This is super quick, super easy, and super tasty. I got this from the new Cooking for 2 magazine. Try it you'll love it!

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons canola oil
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well.
  • Serve over salad greens.

SWEET-AND-SOUR DRESSING



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When I was growing up, Dad made this so much it became our "house" dressing. This recipe makes a nice big batch that you can conveniently keep in your refrigerator.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and seasonings. Add vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil and corn syrup until well blended. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET-SOUR VEGETABLE SALAD



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Field editor Lucille Terry of Frankfort, Kentucky quickly assembles this marinated medley using canned veggies. "It's excellent for potlucks, accompanied by yeast rolls, corn bread muffins or Parmesan cheese squares," Lucille suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) small peas, drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (7 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • For dressing, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR SESAME SEED SALAD DRESSING



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A great dressing to serve on many types of salads. We use it on Mandarin Chicken Salad.

Provided by ANTHONYTHEOBALD

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons soy sauce
⅔ cup rice vinegar
2 cups canola oil
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Puree the onion in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Reserve 3 tablespoons of onion juice; discard the remaining pulp.
  • Combine the sugar, mustard powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Use the paddle attachment to mix the sugar until the spices are evenly blended. Pour in the reserved onion juice, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix for several minutes until the sugar has begun to dissolve. Slowly drizzle in the canola oil with the mixer running at a medium-high speed. Add the toasted sesame seeds and continue mixing 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

SWEET N' SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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I first discovered this wonderful dressing when I was just throwing some stuff in a bowl for my salad. It turned out to be great. This recipe is quick and doesn't use any weird ingredients.

Provided by Clara-is-a-CookieMonster

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup olive oil
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, white sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SWEET AND SOUR SALAD DRESSING:



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing: recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beve538

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil or 1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, scant
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a jar with a tight fitting lid or in a blender and shake or blend well until combined; Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.4, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 564.8, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 20, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and fruits will give your dressing the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic produce whenever possible.
  • Experiment with different vinegars: There are many different types of vinegar that you can use in this dressing, such as rice vinegar, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. Each type of vinegar will give your dressing a slightly different flavor, so feel free to experiment to find the one you like best.
  • Adjust the sweetness and sourness to your taste: This dressing is customizable to your own taste preferences. If you like it sweeter, add more honey or sugar. If you like it more sour, add more vinegar. You can also adjust the amount of garlic and ginger to taste.
  • Use a blender or food processor: A blender or food processor will help you to emulsify the dressing and make it smooth and creamy. If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can also whisk the dressing by hand, but it will take a little longer.
  • Store the dressing in a jar or bottle: Once you've made the dressing, store it in a jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's also a great marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu. With its bright and tangy flavor, this dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give this sweet and sour dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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