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Homemade Honey Poppyseed Dressing

March 21, 2022 by Suzie J. 2 Comments

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A slightly tangy and sweet dressing that will dazzle on salads like this apple pecan salad. This homemade honey poppyseed dressing only requires 7 ingredients, is easy to make, and is ready to eat in under 5 minutes!

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Ingredients You'll Need

Honey Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients
  • Mayonnaise: I used low-fat mayonnaise when creating this recipe, but you can easily substitute full-fat mayonnaise if you prefer.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Onion Powder
  • Mustard Powder
  • Poppyseeds
  • Salt

How to make honey poppyseed dressing

Honey Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients
  1. Combine all ingredients except the poppyseeds in a medium size bowl.
Honey Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients

2. Mix well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Want it a little sweeter? Add a touch of honey.

Honey Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients

3. Add poppyseeds and gently whisk together.

Tip: Be careful not to over-mix after adding the poppy seeds to prevent your dressing from turning gray.

Honey Poppyseed Dressing Ingredients

4. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. That's all!

Storage Instructions

Store this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How long does homemade honey poppyseed dressing last?

Up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Other Dressing Recipes You May Enjoy

  • Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
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If you tried this Honey Poppyseed Dressing Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I love hearing from you!

Recipe

Poppyseed dressing in jar with spoon

Honey Poppyseed Dressing

A slightly sweet and creamy dressing to zest up everyday salads like this apple pecan salad.
5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Salad Dressings
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Reduced Fat Mayonnaise Sub full fat mayo if you prefer
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½-1 tablespoon Poppyseeds *use ½ tablespoon for if you prefer less poppyseeds, I used 1 tbsp
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Instructions
 

  • Add mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, onion powder, mustard powder and salt in a medium size bowl.
  • Whisk well to combine.
  • Gently stir in poppyseed, being careful not to over mix. (Too much mixing can turn the dressing gray.)
  • Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Notes

*Stir in poppyseeds at the end, after whisking all ingredients together well, this will prevent your dressing from turning gray.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Holly

    November 27, 2024 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is a delicious salad dressing, very creamy and flavorful. My husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again soon!
    Thank you for sharing!!!

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    • Suzie J.

      November 28, 2024 at 9:35 am

      Thank you, Holly! x Suzie

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5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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