Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing

Name: Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice); 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 6 teaspoons brown sugar (2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Vegetable oil is used to make this sweet and sour salad dressing.

Makes

5 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
6 teaspoons brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Mix all ingredients and stir or shake well.
Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the fridge in a bottle or container.

Notes

Try this dressing on cut vegetables or salad. After serving, keep any leftover dressing in the fridge. Learn more about: Lemons

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