4.8 from 18 votes
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
A quick & easy Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing with bright lemon flavor and a lightly thickened consistency. It's versatile, fresh, and delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Salad
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons yellow onion finely minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt Morton brand
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl or quart jar. Then use an immersion blender to blitz until smooth. You could also use a blender or food processor. (see Notes below for not blitzing)
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Notes
- Using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor will give you a smooth, thickened, and opaque dressing like my photos show.
- Alternatively, you can combine all the ingredients in a jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously to combine. This will leave the dressing with small bits of lemon zest and onion, and the dressing will have a more clear look to it. The dressing will settle when stored and need to be shaken and reincorporated before using.
- This dressing is delicious served with fresh greens and berries, or with my winter apple salad!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.