Best 12 Best Poppy Seed Salad Dressing Recipes

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Poppy seed salad dressing is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can elevate any salad into a culinary delight. Whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette, a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, or something in between, there's a poppy seed salad dressing recipe out there to suit your taste. With its nutty flavor and crunchy texture, poppy seeds add an extra layer of interest and complexity to your dressing. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the best poppy seed salad dressing recipe that will transform your salads into mouthwatering masterpieces.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING



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"This sweet simple dressing is especially good on a spinach or lettuce salad topped with fresh orange sections and sliced strawberries," reports Debbie Snyder from her home in Kalispell, Montana. "We also like it on a tossed vegetable salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake until sugar is completely dissolved. Shake again before serving. Drizzle over tossed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

POPPYSEED SALAD DRESSING



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This poppyseed salad dressing is delicious and easy to make. It was my husband's grandmother's recipe that I have made for years. Definitely try this recipe if you like dressings on the sweet side!

Provided by Alley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 cups vegetable oil
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons onion juice

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart jar with a lid, mix together the sugar, mustard powder, vegetable oil, poppy seeds, salt, white vinegar, and onion juice; tighten the lid onto the jar, and shake vigorously to combine. Reshake the dressing before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

DELICIOUS POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This is my favorite dressing of all time. It is very flavorful. I make it like once a week because we go through it so fast.

Provided by megs18

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup olive oil
⅓ cup vinegar
¼ cup honey
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Place olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, onion, and Dijon mustard in a blender; blend until well mixed. Stir poppy seeds into olive oil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing recipe is the best way to dress up fruit all year long. Here's how to make it. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings (2 tablespoons each)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Fresh fruit or salad greens of choice

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Stir in poppy seeds. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with fruit or salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 19g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren't available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. -Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool. , Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING



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A wonderful dressing for your favorite salads!

Provided by Lisa Weston

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

5-MINUTE POPPY SEED DRESSING



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Mix up a creamy homemade poppy seed salad dressing in minutes. You just need four simple on-hand ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons poppy seed

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients with wire whisk. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



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This recipe quickly becomes the favorite of pretty much everyone that tries it. It's so tasty, it's easy to make, and the ingredients are interchangeable! You can use the dressing immediately or make it in advance and store in refrigerator up to a couple of days. I have substituted pears and mandarin oranges for the strawberries and feta instead of blue cheese. Be creative! YUM!

Provided by GOHIPP

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons finely minced onion
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, or as needed
½ cup roasted pecan halves, or as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Layer spinach, strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans in individual bowls; drizzle dressing generously over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 458.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



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"I created this citrusy dressing to give my salads a different flavor," says Marge Werner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "Just mix it up and pour over your favorite tossed greens." Or try the creamy combination over a medley of assorted fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all of the ingredients; shake well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POPPY SEED TOSSED SALAD



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So many people seek out this salad at get-togethers, I always have a couple giant bowls waiting. A guest who said she didn't like salads tried this one and ended up taking the leftovers home. I rank it in the top 10 of the best recipes I've collected.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 26 servings (1-3/4 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Crush ramen noodles; discard seasoning packet. In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, lettuce, noodles, oranges and almonds; set aside. , For dressing, in a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and mustard; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POPPYSEED DRESSING



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This is a great dressing for a fresh fruit salad. Very tangy and sweet.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion and process for 20 seconds. With blender or food processor on high, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

LIGHT CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING



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An oil free light dressing that goes well with spinach, orange, and red onion salad. From The Diabetes Choice Cookbook for Canadians.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons light salad dressing or 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated

Steps:

  • Whisk together until combined.
  • Refrigerate until use.
  • Makes 3/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.6

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • To make the best poppy seed salad dressing, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Choose a good quality vinegar, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Freshly ground black pepper will also make a big difference.
  • If you don't have any poppy seeds on hand, you can substitute chia seeds or sesame seeds. However, poppy seeds have a unique flavor that is difficult to replicate.
  • To make a lighter version of the dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. You can also use a low-fat sour cream or buttermilk.
  • Poppy seed dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is especially good on salads with sweet ingredients, such as fruit or berries.
  • To store poppy seed dressing, keep it in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Poppy seed salad dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is a versatile dressing that can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and tangy flavor, poppy seed dressing is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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