Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

A spoon lifting creamy homemade poppy seed dressing from a glass jar.

This easy homemade Poppy Seed Dressing is sweet, tangy, and creamy with a nutty poppy seed crunch. It comes together in one bowl in just 5 minutes and is perfect on salads, slaws, and fruit.

Course Salad Dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword Poppy Seed Dressing

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 1378kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

Whisk the honey, vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dijon, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until combined.
3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Slowly stream in the oil while whisking constantly.
½ cup vegetable oil
Add the shallot, poppy seeds, and garlic, and stir well. Serve immediately.
1 tablespoon minced shallot, 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Notes

Stir that bowl like a tornado to ensure there are no lumps!
Pour the vegetable oil in a little bit at a time. This keeps the dressing smooth, not sloppy!
Chop the shallots really finely!
Sneak a lick and adjust the salt or honey for your perfect balance!
Store it in a mason jar and make sure you shake it well before pouring!

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