51 sweet salad dressing recipes

Marinated cabbage slaw with green pepper, onion, and pimentos in a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing with mustard seeds. Make-ahead picnic salad that keeps for days.

Ancient Roman lettuce salad with sweet oxyporum dressing: honey, vinegar, cumin, ginger, and dates over crisp lettuce. An authentic recipe from Apicius brought to modern kitchens.

Warm sauteed apples, pears, and onion rings in a honey-sherry-vinegar sauce served over fresh spinach. A warm-cold salad with sweet fruit and tangy dressing that wilts the greens.

An easy pasta salad that uses the fresh veggies you have on hand and some Italian dressing so you can put it together quickly, we love quick and easy recipes.

Sliced potatoes tossed in a warm bacon-vinegar dressing that's tangy, slightly sweet, and utterly addictive. This traditional hot German potato salad is ready in 30 minutes.

Crisp Japanese cucumber salad in sweet rice vinegar dressing with fresh ginger. A refreshing make-ahead side dish that pairs with sushi, teriyaki, or any Asian meal.

Orange onion shrimp salad with avocado, cucumber, and a bold chili dressing. A fresh, no-cook meal with sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and spicy heat in every forkful.

Tangy cabbage relish salad tossed in a sweet-and-sour dressing of brown sugar, dry mustard, and apple cider vinegar. No mayo, no oil, ready in 15 minutes.

Minted orange salad with blood oranges, mandarin segments, sweet bell pepper, and fresh mint on red lettuce. Dressed with olive oil and mandarin juice for a bright, refreshing side.

Whisk-and-go sweet and sour salad dressing with maple syrup, red wine vinegar, and a hint of Worcestershire. Ready in under 5 minutes with just 7 pantry ingredients.

Sweet, juicy pears meet crisp cucumber in this refreshing two-ingredient salad with a bright lemon-sugar dressing. Ready in 5 minutes, it's the perfect light side for summer meals.

Four-bean salad marinated for two days in a sweet wine vinegar and cider vinegar dressing with tarragon and basil. Green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas layered with sliced onion rings.

Crisp apple and walnut salad with a light curry-lemon dressing served on Boston lettuce. A no-cook, refreshing side that mixes Red Delicious and Granny Smith for sweet-tart contrast.

Flaked tuna mixed with crisp apples, crunchy almonds, sweet raisins, and cucumber in a curry-spiced yogurt dressing. This protein-packed salad comes together in 10 minutes for healthy lunches all week.

A colorful five-bean salad with green beans, lima beans, kidney beans, wax beans, and chickpeas tossed in a tangy sweet vinegar dressing with green pepper, celery, and green onions. Best made overnight.

Crisp Thai cucumber salad (taeng kwa brio wan) with paper-thin slices in a sweet-sour vinegar dressing with red onion and chile flakes. A cool, refreshing side dish for any Thai meal.