Sweet 'n Sour Squash Salad

Submitted by HokiesMom

"Make a day ahead to allow the flavors to set in the salad. Nice tangy dressing goes well with the different squashes."

 

• Ready In: 12hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• SALAD

• 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

• DRESSING

• 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

directions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the yellow squash, zucchini, celery, onion, and red pepper.
2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well.
3. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat well.
4. Chill overnight to allow for best flavor.
5. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Reviews

[Hootenanny]

I just had a very similar salad yesterday at book group. The only differences are that you use the whole packet of ranch dressing mix, and the sugar is only 1/2 cup, also, in her method she slightly warms the vinegar to dissolve the sugar in it. When cooled, combines with rest of dressing ingred. to pour over salad. This salad is like a big taste of summer on your fork and is a great way to use the bounty of summer squash and zucchini. Love it, Love it!! Thanks for posting.

 

[Embroidery lady]

Our garden is producing so much squash this year that we needed something different. This is great. My husband just loves it. The dressing is great on a tossed salad, too. Thanks for the wonderful recipe