Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Recipe
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Whip up a batch of this creamy poppyseed dressing recipe and it will wow your tastebuds and instantly become your favorite homemade dressing.
This creamy poppyseed dressing recipe produces a salad dressing that is a little sweet, a little tangy, and perfect for drizzling on your favorite salad or using as a dip for crunchy vegetables.
I love making salad dressings at home versus purchasing bottled ones at the store. It allows me to control the ingredients and really tailor them to my tastes. This creamy poppyseed salad dressing is guaranteed to knock your socks off and have you making it on repeat.
Poppyseed Dressing Recipe Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt – I use a low fat version but, if you want a creamier dressing, go for a full fat yogurt. You could also do part mayonnaise and part yogurt if you’d like the dressing slightly less tangy.
- White Wine Vinegar
- Honey – This helps give the dressing just the right amount of sweetness.
- Milk or Water – Use this to help thin the dressing to the right consistency.
- Poppy Seeds
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Creamy Poppyseed Salad Dressing
The full instructions for this homemade salad dressing can be found in the printable recipe card below. Here is a brief overview of the steps:
- Combine Greek yogurt and honey in a bowl.
- Whisk in vinegar and milk or water.
- Stir in poppyseeds.
- Mix well until fully combined. Thin with additional milk or water, if needed.
This poppyseed dressing is a great make ahead salad dressing. You can transfer it to a jar or other airtight container and keep it in refrigerator for up to a week. It may separate slightly but simply shake or stir before serving to mix everything up again.
What to Pair with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
- A spinach or arugula salad
- Strawberry Poppyseed Spinach Salad
- Crunchy vegetables like carrots or celery
- Use it as a dressing in a cabbage slaw recipe
- Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries
- Use in place of mayonnaise in chicken salad
There are so many ways to use this poppyseed dressing recipe so try it with different salads and meals and find your favorites.
More Great Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
- Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
- Zesty Italian Dressing
- Paleo Green Goddess Dressing
- Copycat Cheese Shop House Dressing
- Maple Dijon Salad Dressing
Creamy Poppyseed Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 3 Tablespoons milk or water, to thin as needed
- 1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
- Pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, and honey until smooth and fully combined.2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 Tablespoons honey
- Add the milk to the yogurt mixture and stir. You can adjust the amount of milk you add to the mixture to meet your dressing consistency preference.3 Tablespoons milk
- Stir in the poppy seeds, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.1 Tablespoon poppy seeds, Pinch salt and black pepper
- Pour the poppy seed dressing into a storage container with a sealable lid, such as a mason jar, and chill in the refrigerator for about least 10-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional Information assumes fat free Greek yogurt is used and serving size is 1/4 cup of dressing.
- Dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake or stir well before serving in case ingredients have separated.
- If the dressing is to thick, thin with extra milk or water. If the dressing is too thin, add a small amount of yogurt.
- You can replace the yogurt with half or all mayonnaise. This will impact the taste (less tangy) and the nutritional profile.
Nutrition
