Poppy Seed Dressing
This poppy seed dressing recipe is classic: tangy and studded with seeds! It’s easy to make and versatile for drizzling on salad of all kinds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Salad dressing
- Method: Whisked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard (aka mustard powder)
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil* (or other neutral oil like organic vegetable or canola)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Variation: 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, for creamy poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, white vinegar, dry mustard, onion flakes, and kosher salt. (For the creamy variation, whisk in the mayonnaise here.)
- Gradually whisk in the grapeseed oil about 1 tablespoon at a time until a creamy emulsion forms.
- Whisk in the poppy seeds. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container or jar until serving. You can store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks (shake before serving), or refrigerated for 1 month (allow to come to room temperature before serving).
Notes
*Use any neutral oil here, organic if possible. We tested with olive oil but it wasn’t a great substitute. The flavor and the emulsion weren’t nearly as good.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/poppy-seed-dressing/
