Sweet Sour Zucchini Salad Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SALAD

I came up with this colorful and tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I won honorable mention! The recipe easily doubles and is the perfect dish to take to potlucks or family gatherings. -Paula Wharton, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad image

Steps:

Thinly slice zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion; place in a large bowl. Add snap peas. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
2 yellow summer squash
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium red onion
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 teaspoons fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

HEAVENLY ZUCCHINI SALAD

We always have an overabundance of zucchini in our garden, so I came up with this tasty recipe to use some of the bounty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Heavenly Zucchini Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 small sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
SALAD DRESSING:
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

SWEET-AND-SOUR SALAD

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

Sweet-and-Sour Salad image

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 :

Ingredients

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

SWEET & SOUR SQUASH SALAD

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

Sweet & Sour Squash Salad image

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.

Ingredients

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

SWEET 'N SOUR SQUASH SALAD

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

Sweet 'n Sour Squash Salad image

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.

Ingredients

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

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to share as a holiday gift from your kitchen. -Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Sweet and Sour Zucchini Pickles image

Steps:

Place zucchini and onion in a large nonreactive bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Add water to cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients

11 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 pounds)
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup canning salt
4-1/2 cups white vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI SALAD

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

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories Zucchini Salad

Time 4h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sweet and Sour Zucchini Salad image

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

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