Best Tangy Salad Dressing Recipes

SWEET 'N' TANGY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine all of the ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small pitcher, bowl or jar; store in the refrigerator.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TANGY TOMATO SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small non-reactive saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool. Pour into a clean covered jar and refrigerate.
• Makes 1 1/4 cups or 10 (2-tablespoon) servings.

TANGY GINGER LIME SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, chili oil, lime juice, vinegar and onion powder in a blender. Process until evenly combined. Chill before serving.

TANGY BACON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk in the oil in a steady stream. Stir in bacon and onion. Store in the refrigerator.

ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD WITH TANGY TOMATO-TARRAGON "FRENCH" DRESSING

Steps:

• Place lettuce in salad bowl and top with carrots and cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, combine vinegar and sugar, then whisk in tomato paste. Add tarragon leaves and whisk in oil in a slow, thin stream. Season dressing with salt and pepper, to your taste. Pour dressing over salad and serve.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S TANGY TOMATO SALAD DRESSING CLONE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together well, chill, and re-whisk before serving.

ASIAN BROCCOLI SALAD WITH TANGY CHILI-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Roast the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the broccoli florets, oil and a large pinch of salt to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss to combine, and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, stir and continue roasting until broccoli is browning, 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.
• Make the dressing: Warm the unrefined sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, and cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, and add the vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.
• Assemble the salad: Add the roasted broccoli, carrots, daikon and scallions to a large bowl, and toss to combine. Divide between 2 bowls, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH TANGY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, honey, mint, and oil together until honey is dissolved.
• Combine the melons and onion in a large bowl.
• Toss melon mixture with lime dressing to coat.
• Garnish with salt and pepper to taste.

TANGY SPINACH SALAD & BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• While the eggs are hard boiling, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 9 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside. I like to fry bacon in the oven. Just spread out the slices on a cookie sheet and pop into a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. You can turn the bacon during the last 5 minutes to get it crispier.
• Transfer the bacon grease to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a few small pinches each of kosher salt and black pepper.
• Add the mushrooms, cranberries and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 8 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

ROASTED POTATO AND ASPARAGUS LENTIL SALAD WITH TANGY MUSTARD LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425F and line 6 large baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Rinse lentils in a fine mesh sieve. Place lentils in a medium pot along with 9 cups of water. Bring water to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer the lentils for about 18-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain off water and season lentils with salt (such as Herbamare). 3. Place chopped potatoes on one baking sheet and drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoon oil. Toss to coat and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. 4. Roast the potatoes for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place the asparagus on the other baking sheet (and the red onion if you prefer to roast it too and drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp. oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, flip the potatoes and return them to the oven along with the asparagus (and red onion if you are roasting that) for another 12-15 minutes. The potatoes should be golden on the bottom when ready and the asparagus will be tender. Add roasted veggies into a large bowl along with the lentils and gently toss to combine. 5. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking all of the dressing ingredients together. I love a tangy dressing with a bite so I used 12 tbsp. lemon juice. If you prefer a less acidic dressing you might want to add more olive oil or you can also experiment with adding a touch of maple syrup (the sweetness will offset a bit of the bite). It's definitely a dressing you can play around with! 6. Pour half of the dressing onto the veggies and lentils in the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salad warm with a garnish of fresh dill (optional), with the rest of the dressing served on the side.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY DRESSING

Steps:

• To assemble salad (do this as close to serving as is possible).
• Combine shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, water chestnuts & almonds. If making ahead, omit the almonds until final assembly.
• Add chicken to cabbage mixture along either broken/crushed Top Ramen noodles. Mix well.
• To make dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly (I use a screw top jar to make the dressing in).
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• This is a great main dish served with some fresh fruit and croissants.
• Cooking time reflects the time to roast a chicken.

AVOCADO, APPLE AND BACON SALAD WITH TANGY AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• In deep 8-inch skillet, place chicken in single layer. Add broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, process 1 avocado, the garlic and lemon juice until smooth. While processor is running, gradually add water and oil, processing until dressing is smooth and emulsified.
• Remove chicken from liquid to plate; shred chicken with 2 forks.
• In large bowl, toss salad greens, thyme and half of the dressing. Top with shredded chicken, apples, 1 avocado, the fennel and turkey bacon. Drizzle with remaining half of dressing. Divide salad evenly among 4 salad plates.

TANGY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Store in the refrigerator.

TANGY CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash garlic and salt together for dressing. Place in bowl.
• Add Parmesan, lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovy paste, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Stir until blended.
• Whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream to form an emulsion. Season with salt and pepper, chill.
• Toss with romaine lettuce and top with extra Parmesan cheese.

TANGY BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, onion salt, paprika and pepper. Serve with salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers.

SWEET AND TANGY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well.
• pour over salad.

PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TANGY MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil over medium high heat. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Set out 3 shallow dishes.
• Place flour in 1 dish, eggs beaten with a splash of water in a second. In the third dish, combine bread crumbs with ground pecans, nutmeg and orange zest.
• Coat tenders in batches in flour, then egg, then bread crumb mixture. Fry tenders in small batches 6 to 7 minutes. Drain tenders on paper towels.
• Dressing:
• Combine maple syrup, barbecue sauce and orange juice in a bowl. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter. Toss with 3/4 of the dressing.
• Top salad with pecan crusted chicken tenders and drizzle remaining dressing over top.

TANGY BACON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to medium-sized bowl and blend until well mixed.
• Store in refrigerator.
• This dressing is good on fresh spinach, endive, or lettuce salads.

MUSHROOM SPINACH SALAD WITH TANGY BBQ SAUCE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, mushrooms, water chestnuts, eggs, onions and bacon. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over the salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SALAD GREENS WITH TANGY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine lettuce and radicchio.
• In a blender, blend remaining ingredients until smooth.
• Pour over greens and toss to coat.