Best 2 Sweet Sour Zucchini Salad Recipes

Want a mouthwatering and refreshing side dish to elevate your next meal? Look no further than the delightful sweet and sour zucchini salad! Its vibrant flavors and textures are sure to please everyone at the table. This salad features tender zucchini ribbons bathed in a tangy dressing that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and savory notes. With a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create this culinary masterpiece that will brighten up any meal.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI SALAD

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This is a great recipe for using those extra zucchini in the garden.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ cup white wine vinegar
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup cider vinegar
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
7 small zucchinis, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, soak onion soup mix in wine vinegar. Let stand 5 minutes.
Combine the onion soup mixture with the sugar, salt, pepper, oil, cider vinegar, bell pepper, celery and zucchini. Chill 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain off any extra liquid before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 707.7 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI SALAD RECIPE

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Provided by jobustitch

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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 fresh zucchini that is firm and tender. Avoid zucchini that is too large or has blemishes.
Slice the zucchini thinly so that it cooks evenly. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife to do this.
Be careful not to overcook the zucchini. It should be tender but still slightly crunchy.
Use a good quality vinegar for the dressing. A white vinegar or a rice vinegar will work well.
Add a little bit of sugar or honey to the dressing to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour zucchini salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, sour, and crunchy textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.