This Honey Poppy Seed Dressing is sweet, slightly tangy and incredibly delicious and can be used on just about any salad! Yields 1-1/2 cups.
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this dressing with you by now. It’s only been a minor obsession of mine since a few years ago when I first tried it. Back then, I was a strict ranch person with an occasional Greek, Caesar, Italian and Catalina (depending on the salad). My eyes would’ve just skip over something like this at the grocery store. Why? I have no idea.
This was until a few years ago when my sisters Kelly, Julie and I flew down to visit our sister Christine for a long weekend. On one of those days we all were sitting outside gabbing and my sister served us the most fantastic salad I’ve ever seen. It had just about everything and anything in it. Things like salami, bell pepper, pear and mushrooms. It was an everything but this kitchen sink type of salad with literally 16+ different toppings.
She served this salad with an amazing poppy seed dressing. I was a little sketchy about trying it because it wasn’t any of the dressings I mentioned above. Back then, I liked what I liked ya know? But I ever so quickly added poppy seed dressing to my list of favorites.
And it’s a cinch to make from scratch.
To Make This Honey Poppy Seed Dressing You Will Need:
- mayonnaise – The base to this dressing. Adds richness and creaminess.
- honey – Gives the dressing flavor and sweetness.
- apple cider vinegar – Lends delicious tang to the dressing.
- poppy seeds – Adds little to no flavor but does give texture and little pops of blue.
- whole milk – This is optional as it’s used to thin out the dressing.
Start by measuring and adding 1 cup of mayo (whether it’s homemade or store-bought is up to you!), 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon milk (see below) and 2 teaspoons poppy seeds to a bowl.
You can hold off adding the milk to see if you’re happy with the consistency. Different types of mayonnaise can be thicker or thiner depending on the brand and type of mayo (vegan, light etc.).
Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Making sure the honey is incorporated.
That’s it my friends! No salt. No pepper. Just a sweet and mildly tangy Honey Poppy Seed Dressing.
Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
How Long Will Honey Poppy Seed Dressing Last in the Fridge?
If stored in an air-tight jar, this dressing should last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Salads To Serve with Poppy Seed Dressing:
- Clementine Fennel and Kale Salad
- Kale Brussels Sprout Chopped Salad
- Winter Kale and Beet Green Salad
Enjoy! And if you give this Honey Poppy Seed Dressing recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!
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