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Poppyseed Dressing

This Poppyseed Dressing is deliciously sweet and made with 6 pantry staples. Perfect for fruit and vegetable salads, this makes any side dish taste like dessert.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories: 145 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil or other neutral oil (see note 1)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (see note 2)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or less to taste (see note 3)
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard (see note 4)
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl with a whisk, or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried mustard, poppy seeds, and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon).
  2. Shake or stir to combine. If you’re making a salad right away, keep the dressing out at room temperature to let the flavors mingle while preparing the salad. Or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Add sugar or your favorite sweetener, such as honey or maple syrup, to taste. Using different sweeteners changes the flavor, but the dressing still tastes great. Or, omit the sugar entirely.
  • Store the dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Olive oil: Choose a light olive oil which has a more neutral flavor. Or substitute avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.
  • Red wine vinegar: I like red wine vinegar for the color it lends to the dressing, but you can substitute white vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or even lemon juice.
  • Sugar: Add sugar or your favorite sweetener, such as honey or maple syrup, to taste. Using different sweeteners changes the flavor, but the dressing still tastes great. Or, omit the sugar entirely.
  • Dried mustard: Ground mustard powder balances out the sweetness and adds another layer of flavor. If you don’t have it, use an equal amount of Dijon mustard (the flavor will change).
  • Yield: This poppy seed dressing recipe makes about 1 cup dressing, enough for 8 servings, 2 tablespoons each.
  • Storage: Store the dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tbsp Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (2 tbsp each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tbsp
Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.