Best 13 Sweet Sour Salad Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet flavors that will elevate your salads to new heights. This versatile dressing is crafted with pantry staples, including white vinegar, sugar, oil, and spices, offering a delightful balance of flavors that complement a wide variety of salads.

Discover variations of this classic dressing, such as a tangy Honey Mustard Dressing, a creamy Ranch Dressing, a zesty Lemon Vinaigrette, and a bold Balsamic Vinaigrette. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the sweet and sour combination, ensuring there's a dressing to suit every palate.

Whether you're a fan of crisp greens, hearty grains, or refreshing fruits, these dressings will transform your salads into culinary masterpieces. Experiment with different combinations and find your perfect match.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET 'N' SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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For the salad, Molly relies on a tangy dressing she's been whipping up since childhood. "This is my signature dressing,: she writes. "I don't know where it came from originally, but I still have the tattered recipe card, written in my childish scrawl."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
Torn salad greens

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts :

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

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING



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One of my favorite salads. Creamy sweet-tart dressing clings easily to spinach, oranges, and red onions. I use baby spinach. You can use canned mandarin oranges, but I like the fresh oranges. Very colorful, great for a special occasion or everyday healthy treat. Everyone loves it. From Sunset Recipe Annual 1988 Edition.

Provided by Imagenie

Categories     Oranges

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs spinach, washed
2 large oranges
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup salad oil
salt

Steps:

  • Wrap spinach leaves in paper towels and chill to crisp, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  • Peel oranges and remove the white membrane, then cut fruit segments from inner membranes. Separate onion slices into individual rings.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, and paprika until sugar dissolves. Add salad oil, whisking until dressing is the consistency of honey.
  • Combine spinach, oranges, and onion in a serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad, then mix lightly to coat, add salt to taste. Serve at once.

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 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

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET-SOUR BACON DRESSING



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This was my mom's favorite thing to make and eat for herself. I didn't appreciate it as a kid, but have to admit that I've learned to love it, too. Perfect with fresh from the garden baby spinach.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices diced raw bacon (1/2 cup Tightly packed, more is better!)
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
10 -12 cups baby spinach leaves, washed well and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted or 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Cook bacon over medium to high heat until almost crisp.
  • Add onions and fry, stirring, for one minute.
  • Add sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar starts to develop a golden color.
  • Add the vinegar and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring back to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Immediately pour over spinach leaves in a large bowl.
  • Toss to coat spinach evenly and serve.
  • Sprinkle nuts or seeds over each serving, to taste.

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

CRISPY NOODLE SALAD WITH SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING



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Make and share this Crispy Noodle Salad With Sweet and Sour Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups mixed baby greens, 1 sack
1 cup fresh bean sprout
1 cup shredded carrot
3 radishes, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cups fried Chinese noodles (such as rice noodles, chow mein noodles or fried wontons)
2 tablespoons sweet plum sauce or 2 tablespoons Chinese duck sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons white vinegar, may be substituted
1/3 cup canola oil (eyeball the amount) or 1/3 cup 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 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.

RAMEN NOODLE SALAD WITH SWEET 'N' SOUR DRESSING



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Dolores Brignac's family was skeptical the first time she served this unusual salad-but one taste convinced them it was a winner. "Now when I bring it out, everyone digs in and cleans their plates," she pens from Braithwaite, Louisiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 cups torn romaine
4 cups broccoli florets
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning envelope for another use). In a skillet over medium heat, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, broccoli, tomatoes and onions. Place dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Add dressing and noodle mixture to salad; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET & SOUR SALAD DRESSING.



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Yield 2 cups?

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup oil - veg. or olive
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 chopped green onions
1 tsp. poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In bowl blend vinegar,sugar,salt,mustard,green onion. Gradually add oil beating to emulsify. Stir in poppy seeds. Keep refrigerated. Should last 1 week in frig.

SWEET & SOUR SALAD DRESSING



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Be careful this one is addicting! Use it on regular tossed salad as well as strawberry salads. Endless possibilities....

Provided by Kathy Joppie

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c cider vinegar
1 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp celery seed
1/2 c canola or olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine vinegar and sugar and cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Add salt, celery seed and oil.
  • 2. Keep refrigerated. Shake well before using.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and fruits will give your salad dressing the best flavor.
  • Experiment with different types of vinegar: There are many different types of vinegar available, each with its own unique flavor. Try experimenting with different types to find one that you like.
  • Add some sweetness: A little bit of sugar or honey can help to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Use a good quality oil: The type of oil you use will also affect the flavor of your dressing. Use a good quality olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste your dressing before you serve it and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour salad dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dressing that will elevate your salad to the next level. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give sweet and sour dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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