Best 9 Sweet And Tangy Salad Dressing Recipes

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When you want a perfect blend of flavors that complement a wide range of salad ingredients, try making sweet and tangy salad dressing. This type of dressing is a versatile choice that caters to various palates, offering a delightful balance that elevates the freshness of your salad greens and enhances the flavors of other components. Whether you're a seasoned culinary enthusiast or just starting your kitchen adventures, let's delve into the delectable world of sweet and tangy salad dressings and explore the secrets behind crafting a perfect symphony of flavors that will transform your salads into extraordinary culinary creations.

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SWEET AND TANGY SALAD DRESSING



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

Provided by Mrsspeevs

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • pour over salad.

SWEET N TANGY DRESSING



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Several years ago my sister-in-law made this salad dressing and it quickly became a family favorite.

Provided by sterlingcook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combing all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Shake Well.
  • Drizzle over salad greens and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1272.7, Fat 109.1, SaturatedFat 14.1, Sodium 587.9, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 74.9, Protein 0.4

SWEET 'N' TANGY SALAD DRESSING



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With this sweet and tangy salad dressing from Stephanie Ward in Waukegan, Illinois, you can fix a mouthwatering salad in minutes! Heat up remaining tomato soup with ¾ cup of milk for a simple, no-fuss soup 'n' salad lunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield about 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine all of the ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small pitcher, bowl or jar; store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND TANGY ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, peeled, halved and chopped
Kosher salt
1 pound orzo
1 bulb fennel, halved and sliced thin
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups baby arugula, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add the onions to the dressing and stir to coat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain it well and, while it is still warm, add to the bowl of dressed onions. Stir in the fennel and dried cranberries and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the arugula and mozzarella and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cook's Note: If serving the next day, a drizzle of olive oil will help to bring this salad back to life.

HONKY TONK SWEET AND SPICY SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
About 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/8 cup Sriracha sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, Sriracha, ginger, celery seed, salt, pepper and 1/8 cup water in a blender. Blend well. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Discover this Tangy Broccoli Salad from My Food and Family that's sure to please everyone. The zip in Tangy Broccoli Salad comes from a sweet and sour dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
6 cups small broccoli florets
6 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped red onions

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.4684 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

TANGY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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"This was my family's all-time favorite dressing when I was growing up," shares Kathryn Anderson from her home in Wallkill, New York. Both tangy and sweet , it's delicious drizzled over any variety of crisp greens or fresh veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Toss with salad greens just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S SWEET AND TANGY BEAN SALAD



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I've never been a huge bean salad fan, due to the textures primarily. However, this bean salad my grandmother and mother passed along is great because it adds a good crunchiness with cucumbers, green peppers, onion, and celery!

Provided by ChristinaAB

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, kidney beans, wax beans, corn, sweet peas, celery, onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
  • Stir vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over bean mixture; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain salad of extra marinade before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 672.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

SWEET AND TANGY SUMMER MACARONI SALAD



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Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.

Provided by tojo5

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cucumber, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
  • Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
  • Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Tips:

  • Experiment with different vinegars and oils to find your favorite combination. You can use white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, or even champagne vinegar.
  • Add some herbs or spices to your dressing for extra flavor. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, or onion powder.
  • If you want a thicker dressing, add a little bit of Dijon mustard or mayonnaise.
  • If you want a sweeter dressing, add a little bit of honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
  • Store your dressing in a jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Sweet and tangy salad dressings are a versatile and delicious way to add flavor to your salads. They are also a great way to use up leftover fruits and vegetables. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a dressing that you love. Here are a few of our favorite sweet and tangy salad dressing recipes: * [Sweet and Tangy Citrus Dressing](https://menuofrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-tangy-citrus-dressing/) * [Sweet and Tangy Poppy Seed Dressing](https://menuofrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-tangy-poppy-seed-dressing/) * [Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Dressing](https://menuofrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-tangy-honey-mustard-dressing/) * [Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette](https://menuofrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-tangy-balsamic-vinaigrette/) * [Sweet and Tangy Asian Dressing](https://menuofrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-tangy-asian-dressing/) So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy way to dress up your salad, give one of these sweet and tangy dressings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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