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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/13/2017

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Creamy poppy seed dressing made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise — you’ll love the flavor of this light and easy to make dressing!

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My mom made a salad over the holidays with a poppy seed dressing that I just loved. The salad had lettuce, kale, and a bunch of other stuff I can’t remember. All I can remember was that it was good and it had poppy seed dressing. Oh, and the most delicious little candied sunflower seeds. So good!

Poppy seed dressing has always been one of my favorites so of course I asked her for her poppy seed dressing recipe and then I completely changed it because for some reason I can’t help myself!

I kept her original version on file and might just have to share that one in the future too, but I wanted to share this creamy version, a thicker, richer feeling dressing.

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How to Make this Poppy Seed Dressing

The base of the dressing is Greek yogurt, one of my favorite ingredients. I love that you can eat Greek yogurt as is or even use it as a marinade. I use it incountless recipes (proof: check out my Greek yogurt archives) and it always has a spot in my fridge.

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For this dressing, yogurt stands in for heavier ingredients such as mayonnaise or sour cream (although don’t get me wrong, those both have a place in my heart too!).

The dressing is a nice blend of tangy and sweet — my mom’s recipe called for granulated sugar but I like honey for a smooth and flavorful way to sweeten this dressing.

It’s a simple and straightforward dressing that goes great on salads with fruit toppings but could easily stand its own on a salad topped with vegetables too. This poppyseed dressing would be fantastic for spinach salad as well. Psst: Come back Monday for a salad recipe that this creamy poppy seed dressing is perfect on!).

Asa bonus, it’s likely you already have all the ingredients you need in your pantry and fridge.

Try this dressing on:

  • Sweet Kale Salad – like the kind you can buy at Costco!
  • Kale Quinoa Salad – with Walnuts and Cranberries
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PS: Like my mom, I store my poppy seeds in the fridge so they don’t go rancid. If you are looking for more ways to use poppy seeds, try orange poppy seed cookies, lemon poppyseed pancakes, or lemon poppy seed bread.

PPS: Per my calculations (see disclosures, folks!), you can eat two tablespoons of this creamy poppyseed dressing and only add 33 calories to your beautiful salad!

Love making homemade dressings? Try:

  • Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing with Cumin
  • Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
  • Fresh Raspberry Vinaigrette
  • Reduced Fat Ranch Dressing Recipe
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

4 servings

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Creamy poppy seed dressing made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise — you’ll love the flavor of this light and easy to make dressing!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a jar, cover and shake well to combine. Use immediately or store covered in fridge.

Notes

  • Makes 1/2 cup.
  • Shelf life in fridge will vary depending on the date on your Greek yogurt container.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 59kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 270mg, Sugar: 5g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

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  1. Jan says

    Poppy Seed Dressing (Creamy and Healthy!) Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (13)
    Great dressing!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thank you!

      Reply

  2. Rachel says

    What do you think about apple cider vinegar?

    Reply

    • Rachel Gurk says

      That should work!

      Reply

  3. Michele says

    What are your thoughts on using raspberry vinegar?

    Reply

    • Rachel Gurk says

      I think that would be tasty!

      Reply

  4. Nicole says

    Poppy Seed Dressing (Creamy and Healthy!) Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (14)
    I love baking my fish with store bought poppyseed dressing so I loved your momz recipe and I used honey 2 raw… it’s good over Swai fish and Cod baked… I’m marinating salmon in fridge over night will see how that taste 2ma

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Oh yum, I’ll have to try that!

      Reply

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Poppy Seed Dressing (Creamy and Healthy!) Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

FAQs

What is poppy seed salad dressing made of? ›

Poppy seed dressing is a simple vinaigrette with vinegar, oil, poppy seed, and other ingredients such as sugar and herbs to help round out the dressing. This vinaigrette can be used on any salad that you make and has a nice balance of sweetness and tang with honey and vinegar.

Is poppy seed dressing good for you? ›

Benefits. Despite its drawbacks, poppyseed dressing has some positive effects on your body. It offers a significant amount of vitamin K, a nutrient that your body needs to form blood clots and maintain healthy bone tissue. The dressing also offers unsaturated fat, at 8.4 grams per serving.

What is in Panera's poppyseed dressing? ›

Detailed Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Orange Juice Concentrate, Contains Less Than 2% of Dried Onion, Mustard Flour, Poppy Seeds, Salt, Sodium Alginate, Soybean Oil, Stevia Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors.

How many calories are in creamy poppy seed dressing? ›

Salad Dressing Poppyseed Creamy (2 tbsp) contains 7.8g total carbs, 7.7g net carbs, 11g fat, 0.3g protein, and 132 calories.

What is the healthiest salad dressing in the world? ›

8 Simple and Healthy Salad Dressings
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  5. Honey mustard. ...
  6. Greek yogurt ranch. ...
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  8. Ginger turmeric.
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What does creamy poppyseed dressing taste like? ›

Poppy seed dressing is a slightly creamy vinaigrette that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet flavors, with a delightful nutty crunch from the seeds.

Are poppy seeds good for high blood pressure? ›

The presence of oleic acid in poppy seeds actively helps in normalizing the blood pressure levels and keeps it under check. It is extremely pivotal in both high and low blood pressure conditions.

Can diabetics eat poppy seed dressing? ›

Poppy seeds occupy an integral place in a diabetic's diet. The manganese in the seeds helps in the treatment of diabetes.

Is poppy seed dressing high in sugar? ›

Poppy seed dressing contains 938 calories per 235 g serving. This serving contains 78 g of fat, 2.2 g of protein and 56 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 55 g sugar and 0.7 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate.

What are the ingredients in Skinnygirl poppyseed dressing? ›

WATER, CIDER VINEGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, POPPY SEEDS, CELLULOSE GEL, DRIED ONION, MUSTARD FLOUR, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, SUCRALOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR).

What are the ingredients in Kraft poppyseed dressing? ›

INGREDIENTS: WATER, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, RED WINE VINEGAR, WHITE VINEGAR, DRIED SOUR CREAM (MILK SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID, BACTERIAL CULTURE, BHA, BHT), SALT, POPPY SEEDS, DRIED ONIONS, XANTHAN GUM (THICKENER), POTASSIUM SORBATE (MAINTAINS QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVOUR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE (THICKENER), MUSTARD, ...

Does poppyseed dressing have egg? ›

WATER, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, EGG YOLK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF POPPY SEEDS, DRIED LEMON PEEL, SALT, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, ACACIA GUM. Contains Egg.

How many calories in 2 tablespoons of poppy seed dressing? ›

There are 131 calories in 2 tablespoons of Poppy Seed Dressing. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

Does creamy poppyseed dressing have gluten? ›

Kraft Creamy Poppyseed dressing is gluten-free. While it is not certified gluten-free, the manufacturer does make a gluten-free claim on the packaging and there are no other indicators that this product contains gluten. See our 7 point gluten-free analysis below for more details.

How many carbs are in Skinny Girl poppyseed dressing? ›

Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value*
Sodium 210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
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What is poppy seed filling made of? ›

Ingredients: Corn syrup, poppyseeds, sugar, water, modified corn starch, salt, vanilla extract, spices, and citric acid.

What flavor is poppy seed? ›

McCormick Culinary Whole Dutch Poppy Seed has a pleasant, crunchy, nutlike flavor and aroma. Specially made for chefs to inspire extraordinary menus and deliver consistent recipes. Widely used to season breads, rolls, bagels and crackers, and also as salad topping and salad dressing.

What are the ingredients in Newman's own poppy seed dressing? ›

Canola Oil, Water, Sugar, Onion Puree (Onion, Vinegar, Salt), Apple Cider Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Less than 2% of: Sea Salt, Poppy Seeds, Mustard Flour, Xanthan Gum (as a Thickener). Free from Cereals and Their Derivatives.

What are the ingredients in Kraft poppy seed dressing? ›

Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup, Red Wine Vinegar, White Vinegar, Dried Sour Cream (Milk Solids, Citric Acid, Bacterial Culture, Bha, Bht), Salt, Poppy Seeds, Dried Onions, Xanthan Gum (Thickener), Potassium Sorbate (Maintains Quality), Natural Flavour, Propylene Glycol Alginate (Thickener), Mustard, Polysorbate ...

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