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Sweet-and-Sour Squash Salad Recipe

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Chock-full of color and crunch, this salad is the cherished family recipe of 85-year-old Opal Shipman in Levelland, Texas. “It always goes over real well with all ages,“ Opal says, “and it's a good way to get kids to eat squash.“ OPAL'S TIP. “When fixing this salad for myself or other seniors who are also diabetic, I simply substitute my sweetener for the sugar.“

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Sweet-and-Sour Squash Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

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Ingredients

2 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup each chopped green and sweet red pepper
DRESSING:
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

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the yellow squash, zucchini, celery, onion and peppers. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 7 servings.

Originally published as Sweet-and-Sour Squash Salad in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p27

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Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2013 by deltasp99

A big hit at potlucks!!

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2012 by Mrs. Bell 7

A new family favorite! Easy to prepare, and tastes great. I'll be using the dressing on other salads as well.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by Krissy31

Always get compliments when I make this salad!

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2009 by lorriej58

I made this salad for a family cookout and everyone loved it. I am emailing it to them.

Lorrie NH

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2009 by DBoyer

Cut the recipe down so that it makes just enough for yourself.

Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by downs5

This squash salad was great! Mine did not get soggy and stayed crunchy even after a second day in the refrigerator. It does make a lot, so it is a good side dish to bring to a family function.

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by 5hungrykids

I loved this salad! The only problem was that it made a lot and my kids and husband did not care for it. Way too much for just myself. It did get a little soggy after being in the fridge for 5 hours. This probably would not be one to keep in the fridge for more than a day if you like your squash and zucchini with some crunch. I will be making this again, but I will have to make it for a social or function so I can share it with others that will eat it, as my family won't.