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Mary’s Sweet and Tangy Onion Dressing

Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing

This sweet and tangy onion dressing was a recipe shared by my Mother-in-law, it is always a treat to eat her fresh salads with this delicious dressing drizzled over top and this dressing also tastes delicious as a topping for Amish haystacks or crispy baked chimichangas!

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Homemade Sweet Onion Dressing

Mary’s Sweet and Tangy Onion Dressing

marilynpeight
This delicious homemade dressing is a sweet and tangy dressing with onions, mayo, spices and sugar for the hint of sweetness that is perfect for pouring over any type of salad or taco salad dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 1 quart

Equipment

  • Blender (linked below)
  • Cutting board (linked below)
  • Chef's knife (linked below)
  • Condiment bottle (linked below)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup chopped white or yellow onion *see note
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onion, then place into a blender. Add sugar, salt, pepper, celery seed, prepared yellow mustard, white vinegar and mayonnaise.
  • Blend until creamy, then remove the center cap and slowly drizzle in the one cup of vegetable(or canola) oil, while the blender is still running at a low or medium speed.
  • Once the oil is fully combined and the dressing is creamy, pour the onion dressing into a condiment jar or squeeze bottle and keep refrigerated. Serve with fresh salads, hay stacks, roasted potatoes and more!

Notes

If you prefer a dressing with a stronger onion flavor you can add an additional 1/4 cup of chopped onion, or to taste. 
Additional notes below. 
Keyword Sweet and Tangy Dressing, Salad dressing, Sweet Onion Dressing, Homemade
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Equipment needed for this Homemade Sweet and Tangy Onion Dressing:

  • Blender You will need a blender or food processor to blend the ingredients together until this homemade onion dressing is smooth and creamy.
  • Cutting board A cutting board is useful for chopping up the onion and leaving less mess and no scratches on your countertop surface.
  • Chef’s knife I like to use a bigger chef’s knife for chopping up veggies like the onion used in this salad dressing.
  • Condiment bottle A squeezable condiment bottle with a sealable cap is very nice to have for storing this homemade sweet and tangy onion dressing in.

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This sweet onion dressing is delicious on top of these crispy baked chimichangas, or on a fresh strawberry and feta spinach salad. Really, the options are endless with this sweet and tangy onion based dressing!

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  1. […] ⦁ 2 tablespoons olive oil⦁ 1/2 chopped onion⦁ 3-4 mini sweet bell peppers or 1 large bell pepper chopped.⦁ 3 cups chicken chopped and cooked (see note*).⦁ 1 can 15.5 oz mild chili beans (with sauce)⦁ 1 cup marinara sauce or tomato sauce (see note*).⦁ 2 teaspoons taco seasoning⦁ 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste).⦁ 1 teaspoon chili powder⦁ 1 dash paprika⦁ 1 cup shredded Mexican or taco style cheese.⦁ 2 tablespoons butter⦁ 7 whole wheat tortillas (plain works too). optional toppings :Lettuce, salsa, plain yogurt, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, shredded cheese. Or try it with Mary’s Sweet and Tangy Onion Dressing! […]

  2. […] Mary’s Sweet and Tangy Onion Dressing (so delicious with haystacks). […]

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