Best 6 Sweet Onion Dressing Recipes

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Sweet onion dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking to add a tangy flavor to a salad, create a creamy dip for vegetables, or marinate grilled meats, sweet onion dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make option. With its sweet and savory flavor profile, this versatile dressing is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET VIDALIA ONION DRESSING



Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing image

In my search for a good Vidalia onion salad dressing recipe, I came across this. Adapted from CDKitchens.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 medium vidalia onion, grated (or other sweet onion)
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, mix the first four ingredients. Add grated onion (small to medium, depending on your taste), add the olive oil and vinegar. Heat until sugar is melted. Cool and refrigerate.
  • Reheat and use to wilt lettuce or serve cold on salad. Keeps in refrigerator indefinitely. Enjoy!

SWEET ONION DRESSING



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The dressing was a crowd-pleasing sweet onion recipe that we'd used at Old Lahaina Luau. It's made with a fresh, uncooked sweet onion, that gets puréed with cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and oil. Try it on our Maui Kale Salad with cabbage, spicy peanuts, and potato chips.

Provided by Sheldon Simeon

Categories     Salad Dressing     Onion     Hawaii     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup sugar
1 medium sweet onion, quartered
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup neutral oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, celery salt, mustard, and black pepper and process until smooth. With the blender on its lowest speed, gradually add the oil in a steady stream until the dressing is thickened. Transfer to a jar or sealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

BEET, CUCUMBER, AND SWEET ONION SALAD WITH DIJON-HONEY DRESSING



Beet, Cucumber, and Sweet Onion Salad with Dijon-Honey Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Mustard     Onion     Vegetable     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cucumber     Beet     Summer     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium beets, trimmed
1 large English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup corn oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil, enclosing completely. Place on rack in oven and bake until beets are tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in foil. Peel beets, then cut each into 6 slices.
  • Arrange beets, slightly overlapping, on half of large platter. Arrange cucumber slices on other half. Scatter onion in center. (Can be made 4 hours ahead; chill.)
  • Whisk honey, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables.

MAUI KALE SALAD WITH SWEET ONION DRESSING



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A crowd-pleasing sweet onion dressing, spicy-sweet roasted peanuts, and crunchy potato chips make this kale and cabbage salad one to beat.

Provided by Sheldon Simeon

Categories     Salad     Picnic     Kale     Cabbage     Peanut     Potato     Cranberry     Quick & Easy     Onion     Hawaii     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegan     Vegetarian

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large bunches kale, rinsed and roughly chopped (remove any midribs and stems if they're too tough)
½ medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup Sweet Onion Dressing
1 cup crushed potato chips (Maui onion flavor preferred)
¾ cup roughly chopped Kim Chee Peanuts
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the kale, cabbage, cranberries, and sweet onion dressing. Toss to coat and mix thoroughly, using your hands if desired. Transfer to the fridge and let chill for at least 15 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, add the potato chips and peanuts and toss to combine. Season with a pinch of salt, if needed.

JUST LIKE SUBWAY SWEET ONION SAUCE/DRESSING



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This taste like the subway sweet onion sauce. Can be used on sandwiches, salads, or as a dipping sauce.

Provided by Susan Scott

Categories     Dips

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c light corn syrup
1 Tbsp minced white onion
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp white distilled vinegar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp powdered buttermilk
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp poppy seeds
1/8 tsp salt
pinch cracked black pepper
pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat mixture uncovered in the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on high until mixture boils rapidly. Whisk well, cover and cool. Makes about 2/3 cup.

SWEET VIDALIA ONION DRESSING



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c sugar (I used Splenda)
1 t salt
1 t dry mustard
1 t celery seeds
1 med. vidalia onion, grated
3/4 c vinegar
2 T olive oil

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, mix first 4 ingredients. Add grated onion add olive oil and vinegar, Heat till sugar is melted. Cool and refrigerate Reheat and use to wilt lettuce or serve cold on salad.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dressing will be. Use fresh sweet onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar.
  • Chill the dressing before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Adjust the seasonings to taste: The amount of sugar, salt, and pepper you add will depend on your personal preferences.
  • Use the dressing on a variety of salads: Sweet onion dressing is a great choice for green salads, potato salads, and pasta salads.
  • Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: Make a big batch of dressing and keep it on hand for easy weeknight meals.

Conclusion:

Sweet onion dressing is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a new salad dressing, give sweet onion dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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