This quick and easy sweet salad dressing comes together with just three simple ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make.
The combination of brown sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil creates a dressing that is sweet, tangy, and surprisingly delicious. It is especially good tossed with fresh, leafy lettuce and a little sliced green onion.
This is the kind of simple homemade dressing that is handy to have in your recipe collection when you want something different from bottled salad dressing.
We like to serve this for the Holidays. Quick and simple and it compliments whatever dish we are serving.
Why You’ll Love This Salad Dressing
Only 3 ingredients. Brown sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil are all you need.
Quick to make. Simply whisk the ingredients together until the sugar is incorporated.
Sweet and tangy. The brown sugar balances the sharpness of the vinegar for a pleasant sweet-tart flavor.
Made with pantry staples. No special ingredients or trip to the grocery store are needed.
Perfect for simple salads. You don’t need a lot of toppings. Fresh lettuce and green onion are all this dressing really needs.
Quick & Easy Sweet Salad Dressing Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup White Vinegar
- ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Add the brown sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil to a bowl or jar.½ Cup Brown Sugar, ½ Cup White Vinegar, ¾ Cup Vegetable Oil
- Whisk until well combined and the brown sugar is mostly dissolved. If using a jar, secure the lid and shake well.
- Serve over leafy lettuce with sliced green onion or your favorite salad vegetables.
- Shake or whisk again just before serving.
Your Own Private Notes
Nutrition
The Best Salad to Serve with This Dressing
This dressing is wonderful on a very simple green salad. Start with fresh, leafy lettuce and add thinly sliced green onion.
That’s really all you need.
The crisp lettuce and mild bite from the green onion pair beautifully with the sweet and tangy dressing. Of course, you can add other salad ingredients if you’d like, but I think keeping the salad simple lets the homemade dressing shine.
Try adding sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, radishes, tomatoes, or a few fresh herbs for a little variety.
Recipe Tips
- Whisk well before serving. The oil and vinegar will naturally separate.
- Taste before serving. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add a little more brown sugar.
- Use a jar for easy mixing. Add everything to a jar, secure the lid, and shake.
- Start with a simple salad. Fresh lettuce and green onion are a wonderful match for this dressing.
How to Store Homemade Salad Dressing
Store the dressing in a covered container in the refrigerator. Give it a good shake or stir before using.
Because this recipe contains only oil, vinegar, and sugar, it keeps well compared with homemade dressings containing fresh dairy or other perishable ingredients.
For the best quality and flavor, use it within a reasonable period and check for any changes in smell or appearance before serving.
Make This Salad Dressing Ahead of time.
Making it ahead can be convenient. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and shake or whisk it again before serving.
Salad Ingredients for this Dressing
A leafy green lettuce works especially well. The mild flavor and tender texture provide a nice contrast to the sweet and tangy dressing.
Green onion is a simple favorite, but cucumber, tomato, shredded carrot, shredded cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, or other fresh vegetables would work well too.
A Simple Homemade Dressing Worth Keeping
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we make over and over again. This sweet salad dressing is a great example. With just three basic ingredients, you can make a homemade dressing that turns a bowl of fresh lettuce into something special.
If you have fresh lettuce and green onions from the garden, even better. This is a simple farmhouse-style salad that doesn’t need much fuss. Just crisp greens and a drizzle of sweet, tangy dressing.
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