Lemon Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

With my Lemon Poppy Seed Salad Dressing you’re just 5 everyday ingredients away from my best secret weapon in the kitchen – this lemon vinaigrette wakes up almost anything with a blast of lemon flavor!

lemon poppy seed dressing is super versatile

Not many salad dressings merit a post of their very own, but this one is special. Lemon is king here in tvfgi kitchen…I use it in sweet and savory recipes, and squeeze it in, or on, probably 75% of things I make, in fact I use lemon like other people use salt!

When I have this dressing in the refrigerator I’m so much more likely to make a salad, so it’s the first thing I do whenever I want to drop a few pounds, or just eat healthier. And I don’t stick to plain old greens, either — this is great with couscous or quinoa, and it makes an amazing potato salad or 7- bean salad, too. Lemon poppy seed appeals to most people, so it’s a natural choice for entertaining, and the creamy yellow color is so pretty I like to show it off in a cruet or mason jar on the table.

what you’ll need for lemon poppy seed dressing

• olive oil ~ this is when you want to pull out the good stuff: use extra virgin.
• lemon juice ~ absolutely positively has to be fresh.
• mustard ~ the kind is up to you, I use a creamy Dijon.
• honey ~ brings a touch of sweetness to the dressing.
• poppy seeds ~ they’re so pretty and provide quite a crunch.

let’s make it

This vinaigrette takes just a minute to mix up and I know you’ll find endless ways to use it.

1. Put everything into a jar and blend with an immersion blender.
2. Taste to adjust any of the ingredients to your liking.

pro tips for using lemons

Fresh lemons can be pricey, so to get the most juice from your fruit, roll them firmly on the counter, and then microwave them for 30 seconds. Cut in half and use a simple lemon juicer like the one above. You won’t miss out on one precious drop! (This is especially useful with limes)

The best way to store lemons is not on the counter, but sealed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. They’ll keep up to a month that way.

Lemon juice can be frozen for later use. Fill an ice cube tray with fresh squeezed juice and freeze. Then pop the cubes into a zip lock freezer bag. They’ll stay fresh for months.

lemon + poppy seeds = delish!

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Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Course condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Yield 16 servings

Calories 98kcal

Author Sue Moran

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp mustard
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds

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Instructions

• Put everything into a jar and blend with an immersion blender, or shake vigorously. You can also use a food processor or a blender to get a good emulsion, too, but an immersion blender is the easiest. Taste to adjust any of the ingredients.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Cook’s notes

• Use this same formula with other citrus like pink grapefruit, lime, orange, or blood orange.
• Add 1/4 cup of buttermilk or sour cream to this recipe for a creamy lemon poppy seed dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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