Best 4 Sweet Vidalia Onion Salad Dressing Recipes

Create a delicious, versatile sweet vidalia dressing to enhance your salads, sandwiches, and grilled meats. With its perfect balance of tangy sweetness, this dressing will effortlessly elevate any dish. Whether you prefer a creamy or vinaigrette-style dressing, there's a sweet vidalia onion dressing recipe that caters to your taste and creates an enjoyable culinary experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET VIDALIA ONION DRESSING

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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

Ingredients

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!

DEEEELICIOUS VIDALIA DRESSING

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Yummy dressing made with fresh Vidalia onions. If you can't find Vidalia onions, another sweet onion will do.

Provided by DAWNARNOLD3

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups canola oil
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 large sweet onion, peeled and quartered
1 clove garlic
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

Place the oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, sugar, mustard and salt into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 291 mg, Sugar 3 g

VIDALIA ONION SPINACH SALAD

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Sweet onions and spinach make a delightful combination in this unique salad, which tastes extra special when I use the first leafy greens from my garden in spring! Onions also star in the tangy Dijon dressing and in the crisp homemade croutons. -Lois Fetting, Nelson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

CROUTONS:
4 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
Oil for frying
DRESSING:
1/3 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
SALAD:
16 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, onion and parsley. Stir in butter and egg. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry croutons for 10-15 seconds, turning to brown all sides. Drain on paper towels., For dressing, combine the onion, vinegar, honey and mustard in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. , In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, bacon, onion rings and croutons. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts :

VIDALIA ONION DRESSING

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You'll need a breath mint after this salad, but it's worth it. I found this recipe on Allrecipes, submitted by Dawn. It's a great dressing for most hearty salads.

Provided by Geema

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 large sweet onion, peeled and quartered
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

Place all ingredients into a blender and process until very smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 582.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.2

Tips:

Choose the right onions: Vidalia onions are the best choice for this salad dressing, as they are sweet and have a mild flavor. However, you can also use other sweet onions, such as Maui or Walla Walla onions.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill, chives, and parsley, add a lot of flavor to this dressing. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated.
Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dressing. Choose a good quality extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
Let the dressing marinate: Allowing the dressing to marinate for at least 30 minutes before using will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
Use the dressing on a variety of salads: This dressing is great on green salads, potato salads, and pasta salads. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

Sweet Vidalia onion salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy dressing, give this recipe a try.