Description
This homemade poppy seed dressing is a creamy, sweet, and tangy blend featuring honey, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and shallot. It’s the ideal dressing for salads, fruit bowls, or as a flavorful dip, easy to make in minutes with pantry staples.
Ingredients
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Main Dressing Base
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fat Component
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Flavor Add-Ins
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Mix the Base – In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until everything is thoroughly blended and creamy.
- Incorporate the Oil – While continuing to whisk constantly, slowly stream in the vegetable oil. Doing this gradually will help the dressing emulsify, resulting in a super smooth texture.
- Add Flavors & Finish – Stir in the minced shallot, poppy seeds, and minced garlic. Make sure they’re evenly distributed for a burst of flavor in every bite. Serve the dressing immediately or transfer to a jar for storage.
Notes
- Whisk Wild – Stir your bowl vigorously for a lump-free, velvety dressing.
- Stream Slow – Pour the oil in slowly for the best creamy consistency.
- Chop Fine – Mince the shallot finely so you don’t get big bites in your salad.
- Taste Test – Adjust salt or honey to suit your palate.
- Shake It – Store dressing in a jar and shake well before each use.
- Seed Sprinkle – Add poppy seeds last to keep their texture distinct.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 147mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
