Best 2 Sweet Sour Lettuce Salad Recipes

Sweet and sour lettuce salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. There are many different recipes for sweet and sour lettuce salad, but the basic ingredients typically include lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is usually made with vinegar, sugar, oil, and spices. Sweet and sour lettuce salad is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET-SOUR LETTUCE SALAD

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This super-quick salad dressing is a breeze to shake up when you're in a hurry. "It's refreshing, slightly sweet flavor compliments fresh lettuce and crisp bacon bits quite nicely," remarks Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
8 cups torn salad greens
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar and water; shake until sugar is dissolved. Add cream; shake well. Just before serving, toss greens, bacon and dressing in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR LETTUCE SALAD

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It's a delicious and fresh salad for a starter or side dish. Spiced up with some feta cheese.

Provided by cookingirls

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup lemon juice
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 red apples, chopped
3 green apples, chopped
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
5 cups green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
5 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, mustard, pepper, and salt in a large salad bowl, then add the red and green apples and feta cheese. Place the green and red lettuce over the apple mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve; toss immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 174.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

To save time, use a prepackaged coleslaw mix.
For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of lettuces, such as romaine, iceberg, and red leaf.
Add some fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or mint, for a pop of flavor.
To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
If you don't have rice vinegar, you can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour lettuce salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover lettuce. With its colorful ingredients and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!