Sweet & Sour Squash Salad

Name: Sweet & Sour Squash Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

Directions

For dressing, whisk first six 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

3/4 cup: 241 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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

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Happydaz

Jun 18, 2018

I wasn't sure how I would like eating raw squash and zucchini. I followed the recipe exact. The family absolutely loved it...great success. When the zucchinis come in here shortly, this will be a summer staple for us. Glad I came across this recipe. Thank you for publishing.
downs5

Aug 18, 2017

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.
lorriej58

Aug 18, 2017

I made this salad for a family cookout and everyone loved it. I am emailing it to them.Lorrie NH
toots29

Jul 11, 2017

Excellent. Would be great with cucumbers too. Still crispy the next day.
CSheilds

Aug 20, 2013

I made this for a side at a BBQ this past weekend, and it was a big hit - even among non-veggie lovers. It was very refreshing and light. I was originally planning to maybe steam the squash, but sliced it thin, left it raw, and it was perfect. Very colorful and pretty dish too.
marruss1739

Aug 19, 2013

I had a potluck dinner to go to and had to work. that morning I made this salad and let it sit in the fridge until the dinner. talk about easy. I had never made it but it went together like a snap!! I came home with no salad everyone wanted the recipe.
deltasp99

Jun 3, 2013

A big hit at potlucks!!
Mrs. Bell 7

Jul 17, 2012

A new family favorite! Easy to prepare, and tastes great. I'll be using the dressing on other salads as well.
Krissy31

Aug 2, 2011

Always get compliments when I make this salad!
DBoyer

Aug 4, 2009

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