Poppy seed dressing is the perfect complement to green salads and is so easy to make!
This creamy salad dressing recipe is sweet from the honey and tangy from the vinegar and Dijon mustard with a nutty crunch from the poppy seeds.
- It comes together in minutes from simple ingredients.
- It’s filled with fresh flavor without preservatives.
- It’s creamy, sweet, and tangy, so it pairs well with green salads, spinach salads, or salads containing berries or fruit.
Ingredients For Poppy Seed Dressing
- Honey: Provides sweetness and balances the tang from the vinegar.
- White Wine Vinegar: This adds a tangy flavor. If you don’t have white wine vinegar, use apple cider vinegar.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a subtle garlic flavor. For a stronger garlic flavor, use 1 clove of minced garlic.
- Mayonnaise: Is the base of this creamy dressing while oil makes it smooth.
- Poppy Seeds: These add a hint of nuttiness and texture.
Variations
- Lemon juice or zest, pineapple, or orange juice can be added in small amounts.
How to Make Poppy Seed Dressing
This Poppy Seed Salad Dressing recipe pairs well with green salads of any kind and is a favorite on our strawberry spinach salad.
- Blend egg with vinegar on low (recipe below).
- Slowly add olive and canola oil until emulsified.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended. Stir in poppy seeds and season to taste.
Storage
Store this poppy seed dressing recipe in a jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake to recombine if separation occurs.
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Poppy Seed Dressing
Poppy Seed Dressing is creamy and tangy and the perfect topping for spinach salad, or chicken wraps.
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In a small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
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Gradually drizzle in the oil while whisking until incorporated.
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Whisk in the mayonnaise and poppy seeds.
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Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
Nutrition information is for 1 tablespoon of dressing.
Calories: 82 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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