Best 8 Sweet N Sour Squash Salad Recipes

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"Sweet and sour squash salad" is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the flavors of sweet, sour, and tangy. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish, this salad features tender-crisp squash tossed in a flavorful dressing made with vinegar, sugar, and spices. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you're looking for a unique vegetarian option or a way to add more vegetables to your diet, "sweet and sour squash salad" is sure to satisfy your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on this culinary journey together!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET & SOUR SQUASH SALAD



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This salad goes over really well with all ages, and it's a good way to get kids to eat summer squash. -Opal Shipman Levelland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • For dressing, whisk first 6 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR WINTER SQUASH



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This dish is based on a Sicilian recipe that I learned from the food writer Clifford A. Wright. The sweet and sour flavors are typical of Sicilian cuisine, though I have changed the technique used in the authentic version, which entails sautéing the squash in a lot more oil.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds winter squash, diced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a baking dish large enough to accommodate the squash in an even layer, toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and place in the oven. Roast 20 minutes, until not quite tender. Remove from the heat.
  • Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar in a small bowl. Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the garlic and the squash. Cook, stirring gently, for a few minutes, until fragrant and the squash is tender but not too soft - about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the sugar and vinegar, and continue to cook, stirring gently, until the liquid is just about gone. Add the mint, cook for another minute, and remove from the heat. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 394 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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 :

REFRESHING SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



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Great dinner for the summer.

Provided by TJ Lombard

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 yellow squash, shaved into thin strips
1 zucchini, shaved into thin strips
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 slices prosciutto, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Toss yellow squash and zucchini with salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mint, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a small bowl; pour over squash mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir prosciutto in the hot skillet until crisp, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide squash salad over 4 plates. Evenly sprinkle prosciutto and feta cheese over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 901.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SWEET 'N SOUR SQUASH SALAD



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Make a day ahead to allow the flavors to set in the salad. Nice tangy dressing goes well with the different squashes.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup vidalia onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the yellow squash, zucchini, celery, onion, and red pepper.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well.
  • Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat well.
  • Chill overnight to allow for best flavor.
  • Serve with a slotted spoon.

BOUNTIFUL SUMMER SQUASH SALAD



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This is a tasty way to use up your bounty of summer squash and zucchini! A few ingredients plus a few minutes equals a delicious and nutritious summer meal or side dish for steak, chicken, or pork!

Provided by JennB1972

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium summer squash, cut into matchsticks
2 medium zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
20 baby carrots, sliced into thin pennies
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cracked mixed peppercorns
2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine summer squash, zucchini, red onion, and baby carrots in a large bowl. Sprinkle with black pepper, cracked peppercorns, salt, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Add dill. Pour red wine vinegar over everything and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 894.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SWEET N SOUR BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Sweet N Sour Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can green beans, rinsed and drained (or 3/4 lb. fresh in season- trim and steam to tender crisp)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced purple onion
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard (we like dijon)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper
celery leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine green beans and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, toss gently and set aside.
  • Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small nonaluminum saucepan, place over medium heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over bean mixture, toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Garnish with a celery leaf, if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by jobustitch

Number Of Ingredients 11

Dressing:
1/2 c. cider or white wine vinegar
4 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
7 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped celery Wendy uses more
1/4 c each red and green pepper-- Wendy uses more
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. cider vinegar
1/2-1 tsp salt, optional
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine vinegar and onion. Add zucchini, celery and peppers. Thoroughly combine all dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetables and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate 8 hrs or overnight. Stir wlell before serving. Enjoy! from Wendy Hagen. Recipe comes from Taste of Home's Quick Cooking Sept/Oct '99

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of colorful summer squashes.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried basil and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme instead.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply prepare the squash and dressing and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply combine the squash and dressing and toss to coat.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover grilled or roasted squash.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour squash salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With its colorful appearance and tangy flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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