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Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing (Addictive!)
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing blends fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, brown mustard, red onion, salt, and poppy seeds into a creamy, tangy vinaigrette. The sweet and tart balance with a hint of spicy mustard and crunchy poppy seeds gives this dressing a bright flavor profile and interesting texture, ideal for salads seeking a fresh, lively touch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
servings (1 1/2 cups total)
Calories:
107 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegans)
- 2 teaspoons brown mustard spicy
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup red onion about 2 slices, diced
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, and red onion, and blend until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust any seasoning, if needed.
- Add the poppy seeds and pulse the blender briefly, just enough to disperse them. Pour the dressing into an airtight container and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Leftover dressing should last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
107mg
(4%)
Potassium
19mg
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (1 1/2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.