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By Lynette on March 30, 2018 · 13 Comments

Poppyseed Dressing Recipe

By Lynette on March 30, 2018 · 13 Comments

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Homemade poppyseed dressing that is the perfect sweet addition to your salad!  Don’t be intimidated to make your own dressing when it’s so easy to do!  Let me show you how.

pouring poppyseed dressing on salad in bowl

This time of year there’s nothing like a fresh salad to make you feel like spring just might be on it’s way.  When I stumbled upon this homemade poppyseed dressing recipe in my great-grandma’s recipe box, I thought I should give it a try.  I don’t know why I haven’t made salad dressing on my own in the past, especially after making this recipe and seeing how easy it can be – I am definitely doing it again! In fact, I’ve made this three times since first making it.

When I mention that I have made it three times, I am not kidding.  The first time I made it, I took it to our small group lunch after church.  It was a big hit!  And then I accidentally left it there.  Their win!  The second time I made it I dropped the mason jar on our tile flour and shattered it.  What a mess!  But I was not deterred.  After cleaning up the mess, I made it again right away for my salad that I was craving. That’s what’s so great about homemade recipes.  You don’t have to go out and buy it again – you can just whip it up with what you already have on hand!

ingredients for poppyseed dressing in mason jar

What Is In Poppyseed Dressing?

The ingredients are quite simple and things that I typically always have on hand – except for the onion juice.  Honestly, I didn’t know such a thing existed.  But after buying it, I have it for the future!

  • white sugar
  • salt
  • dry mustard
  • white vinegar
  • onion juice
  • vegetable or canola oil
  • poppyseeds

How Do You Make Poppyseed Dressing

The easiest thing about dressing is that you just throw everything together and shake it up.  I first tried to make this dressing in a pint mason jar as the instructions suggested.  I was worried that it wouldn’t give me enough space after adding the dry mustard, sugar and poppyseed.

pouring vegetable oil into mason jar with ingredients

So I switched to a quart mason jar.  You really only need a pint because that’s about exactly how much dressing this makes.  However, I like a little space for the “shake up”.

Is There Dairy in Poppyseed Dressing?

For this recipe, no.  That’s the beauty of making your own!  You know exactly what is in it!

antique recipe card with poppyseed dressing ingredients listed

How Many Calories In Poppyseed Dressing?

By my calculations this dressing has 52 calories per serving which is one tablespoon.  I like to think that, back then when my great-grandma wrote this recipe, calories were not something they had to think about when working on the farm.  The good thing for us is, it’s going on a salad.

I hope you enjoy this poppyseed dressing recipe as much I have!  Just don’t drop the mason jar on the floor!  🙂

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pouring poppyseed dressing on salad in bowl

Poppyseed Dressing Recipe


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5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Lynette
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 32
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Homemade poppyseed dressing recipe made with sugar, dry mustard, vinegar and other ingredients.


Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/3 Cup Vinegar, distilled
  • 1 TB onion juice
  • 1 Cup vegetable oil (can also use Canola)
  • 1 TB + 1 tsp poppyseed

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and shake in jar!

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  1. Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says

    April 8, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    I make the most delicious salad that I love to use poppyseed dressing on. It uses spinach, blueberries, strawberries, apples, pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. I can’t wait to make this for Mother’s Day!

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  2. Carol Borchardt says

    April 8, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Love this! Handwritten recipes from moms, grandmas and great-grandmas are the most special! Whenever I pull out one of my mother’s handwritten recipes, I feel as though I’m cooking with her. I love a good poppy seed dressing!

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  3. Rachel says

    April 8, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    Poppy seed dressing is one of my favorites. Especially in the spring time. This recipe is a little lighter in fat that what I usually have, so I’ll have to give it a try!

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  4. anne says

    April 8, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Homemade salad dressing always tastes better. I love this dressing a few ingredients, but lots of flavor!

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  5. prasanna hede says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:38 am

    I loved this salad dressing,great that its been passed through generations.Also your recipe card is wonderful!

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  6. Claire says

    April 8, 2018 at 3:17 am

    I just love you have recipe cards from your great-grandma, such a wonderful memory 😀
    This dressing sounds a little different and so delish. I love the little specks of black! Would be great on a roasted carrot salad. YUM

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    • Lynette says

      April 17, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks! The recipe cards are a treasure!

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  7. Ben Myhre says

    April 7, 2018 at 8:42 am

    That recipe card is awesome and reminds me of how my family has kept recipes for years.

    ★★★★★

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  8. Kitty says

    April 6, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    I LOVE homemade salad dressings. They are so much better than store-bought. I can hardly wait until my lettuce comes in and I can try this with my garden greens.

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  9. Cindy says

    April 6, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    So loving this, any suggestions on what to put it on? I’m thinking a garden salad or potato salad or even a veggie salad but not quite sure. tysm

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  10. Anna says

    April 6, 2018 at 7:54 am

    What a great idea and way to use poppy seeds! I’ve never tried the dressing with them in, so I’m definitely going to save this and hopefully try ASAP! thanks for sharing!

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  11. lauren says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    Awww I love the old recipe card, it reminds me of flipping through recipes at my Memere’s house – such good memories! Poppyseed Dressing is so versatile. I love to add mine to some coleslaw, but I usually buy it. Can’t wait to try this homemade version!

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  12. Jen says

    April 5, 2018 at 3:08 pm

    I adore a good poppyseed dressing and this one looks fantastic. I love recipes that are passed down through generations.

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Hi, I’m Lynette. I’m a home cook, avid DIYer and mom. Whether I’m getting dinner on the table or redecorating a room in our 1800s Ohio farmhouse, I believe that a DIY approach and a little creativity go a long way in creating simple, smart solutions to everyday living.  Learn more.

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