Poppy Seed Dressing (The Best I've Tasted!)

poppy seed dressing lifted on a spoon from a glass jar.

Poppy Seed Dressing (The Best I've Tasted!)

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: poppy seed dressing

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This poppy seed dressing is so delicious, I could drink it straight from the blender. It's made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and honey, and can be blended together in 5 minutes or less. If you make it ahead of time, you'll crave salads all week! It's also perfect if you need to bring a salad to a spring or summer brunch. Don't be surprised if everyone asks you for the recipe!

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Ingredients

½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 small shallot
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

In a blender, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, and shallot. Secure the lid and blend until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust any seasoning, if needed.
Pour the poppyseeds into the dressing and stir well to distribute. Then store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to use it. It will keep well for at least 5 days in the fridge. Shake or stir well before using it each time.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for approximately 2 tablespoons of dressing, assuming you get 1 1/2 cups total from this batch. This information is automatically calculated from an online ingredient database, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Update Note: This recipe was updated in March 2026 to replace red onion with a small shallot (39 grams when peeled). This will prevent your dressing from turning pink when blended!

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