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Homemade poppy seed dressing that’s sweet, tangy, and delicious. Quick, fresh, and better than store-bought every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fresh Flavor: Homemade poppyseed dressing is made with fresh, basic ingredients giving you a bright, tangy taste with no additives or preservatives
Customizable Sweetness & Tang: You can control the balance of sweet, tart, and creamy. Switch out the type of vinegar you use for a fun variation, add in some mustard or other seasoning and for a creamy version add in a few spoonfuls of mayonnaise
Goes with Almost Anything: This dressing is a versatile and delicious over this strawberry spinach salad, fresh fruit salads, grilled chicken, or even as a dip for veggies, there are so many ways to enjoy it.
Ingredients Needed
- Canola oil, avocado oil or olive oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Poppy seeds
- Dry minced onion
- Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika
- Mayo (optional for creamy dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Poppy Seed Dressing
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine all the ingredients.
- Shake or whisk well to combine ingredients and dissolve sugar. You can also place in a blender and pulse a few times. Add the poppy seeds after if using a blender.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Bring dressing to room temperature before serving and shake before using.
Tips from leigh Anne
- Use another type of vinegar for a fun variation – white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, white vinegar or any flavored vinegar.
- You can also use flavored olive oil for more flavor.
- Instead of minced onion use fresh chopped shallot or red onion. Chop small.
- For a creamy poppy seed dressing, add in 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise.
- Sometimes I like to add in a tablespoon of sesame seeds too for more crunch
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will homemade poppy seed dressing last?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator it will last up to two weeks. If you add mayo and fresh chopped shallot or red onion into it, it will last up to 5 days.
Can I make poppy seed dressing without sugar?
Yes! You can substitute honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener to adjust to your taste.
Why is my dressing seperating?
Homemade dressings don’t contain stabilizers, so it’s normal for them to separate. Just give it a good shake before serving.
What does poppy seed dressing taste like?
It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and a bit tangy with a subtle crunch from the poppy seeds.
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Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp mayonnaise optional for a creamy dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a jar combine all ingredients.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put lid on jar and shake until sugar dissolves.
- Keep poppy seed dressing store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tips & Notes:
- Use another type of vinegar for a fun variation – white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar or any flavored vinegar.
- You can also use flavored olive oil for more flavor.
- Instead of minced onion use fresh chopped shallot or red onion. Chop small.
- For a creamy version of poppy seed dressing, add in 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise.
- Sometimes I like to add in a tablespoon of sesame seeds too for more crunch
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Beth says
This was perfect on my favorite spinach salad. And so easy to make.