Hamdi Saidani Barefoot Contessa Poppy Seed Dressing by chef Ina Garten is the best Poppy Seed Dressing recipe ever. This easy homemade Poppy Seed Dressing is made with ingredients like honey, mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise, and poppy seeds.
Poppy Seed Dressing is a sweet, tangy, and creamy vinaigrette that pairs well with many salads such as spinach, mixed greens, and fruit salads; or as a sauce for grilled vegetables or roasted chicken.
Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ tablespoons minced shallots (from 1 shallot)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
How To Make Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
- Mix Basics: In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, mayo, salt, and pepper.
- Add Oil: Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while whisking. Keep whisking until everything blends smoothly.
- Add Extras: Mix in the chopped shallots and poppy seeds.
- Taste & Store: Check the taste and adjust if needed. Store in the fridge and shake well before using.
Poppy Seed Dressing Variations
- Vegan Version: To make it vegan, replace honey with 3 tablespoons of agave nectar or maple syrup and use vegan mayonnaise.
- Keto Version: To make it keto-friendly, substitute honey with 2 tablespoons of erythritol or stevia and ensure no added sugars in mayo and mustard.
- Gluten-Free Version: To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free
- mustard and mayonnaise.
What Goes With Poppy Seed Dressing
Poppy Seed Dressing is a tangy and sweet vinaigrette that goes well with many salads such as spinach, mixed greens, fruit salad, and coleslaw.
Besides salads, Poppy Seed Dressing can also be used as a drizzle for grilled vegetables, a dip for fresh fruits, or a marinade for chicken.
How Long Does Poppy Seed Dressing Last
Properly stored Poppy Seed Dressing can last in the fridge for about a week. Make sure to store it in glass containers, and when you’re ready to use, give it a little shake.
Poppy Seed Dressing Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 171
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
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Barefoot Contessa Poppy Seed Dressing
Description
Barefoot Contessa Poppy Seed Dressing by chef Ina Garten is the best Poppy Seed Dressing recipe ever. This easy homemade Poppy Seed Dressing is made with ingredients like honey, mustard, vinegar, mayonnaise, and poppy seeds.
Poppy Seed Dressing is a sweet, tangy, and creamy vinaigrette that pairs well with many salads such as spinach, mixed greens, and fruit salads; or as a sauce for grilled vegetables or roasted chicken.
Barefoot Contessa Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients
How To Make Barefoot Contessa Poppy Seed Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, mayo, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while whisking. Keep whisking until everything blends smoothly.
- Mix in the chopped shallots and poppy seeds.
- Check the taste and adjust if needed. Store in the fridge and shake well before using.
