Poppy Seed Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 /2 cup
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Poppy Seed Dressing
Description
This Poppy Seed Dressing recipe blends water, raspberry vinegar (or cider), honey, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, and mustard powder with poppy seeds. These ingredients are heated together just to a boil then removed promptly once thickening occurs, resulting in a syrupy, mildly sweet, and tangy dressing with small crunchy poppy seeds distributed evenly.
The dressing is served cooled over a salad containing baby arugula, gem lettuce, sliced peaches, and blueberries, creating a bright and fresh flavor contrast between the creamy-sweet dressing and juicy fruit. The quick cooking method preserves the delicate honey and vinegar flavors without overpowering the fruit and greens.
Adding optional glazed pecans provides extra texture and a caramelized sweetness that complements the other salad components, making this dressing suited for light, summery salads featuring seasonal fruits and tender lettuces.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or cider
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salad
- 3 cups arugula baby
- 3 cups gem lettuce or butter
- 2 peach sliced
- 3/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- DRESSING
- In a small saucepan add water, vinegar, honey, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, mustard powder and poppy seeds. Bring ingredients just to a boil whisking constantly. Remove form heat when desired consistency is reached (no more than 30 seconds). Let cool before serving.
- SALAD
- In a large bowl combine lettuce, sliced peaches, blueberries and glazed pecans. Add Dressing and gently toss or add dressing to individual plates.
Notes
- Cool the dressing completely before tossing it with the salad to maintain texture and flavor balance.
- Optionally add about 1/4 cup of glazed pecans for texture contrast and a caramel note.
- Use raspberry vinegar for a fruit-forward tang, or cider vinegar for a milder acidity.
- Whisk cornstarch thoroughly during heating to avoid lumps and ensure smooth consistency.
- Serve dressing freshly made, as texture and flavor are best soon after cooling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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