This sweet creamy homemade poppyseed dressing only used a handful of ingredients and is super delicious! It's the perfect salad dressing!
Homemade Poppyseed Dressing is a salad staple that is sweet, creamy, and super delicious! It is definitely one of my favorite salad dressings, and you would never guess that it is so easy to make at home! It only takes a few ingredients, and keeps well in the fridge for a while, although with how tasty it is, it won't last long!
I love eating salads, and I have already shared a bunch of yummy recipes with you such as this Simple Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing and this Southwestern Salad with Homemade Jalapeno Ranch Dressing.
This Poppyseed Salad Dressing is so creamy and delicious! It's perfect on a a spinach salad with apples, strawberries, and nuts! Whip up a batch of the dressing and keep it in the fridge for salads all week!
This salad dressing is super easy to make! Here's how:
How to make Homemade Poppyseed Dressing:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Get all the ingredients together and measured.
- Using a medium mixing bowl, add everything to the bowl and then whisk until completely combined.
- Transfer the poppyseed dressing to a dressing bottle or mason jar and seal the top. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
What salad goes best with this dressing:
- Spinach salad is great for homemade poppyseed dressing.
- Add your favorite fruits such as cubed apples, sliced strawberries, or blueberries.
- Add walnuts or pecans for a delicious crunch.
- For more protein add grilled chicken, Air Fryer Salmon or crispy bacon.
How long does Homemade Poppyseed Dressing stay good?
As long as you keep it refrigerated and shake or stir well before serving, the dressing will keep well for up to 7 days in the fridge.
Need ideas for main dishes to go with a salad with poppyseed dressing? Try these favorites:
- Chicken Gnocchi Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
- Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad (Chicken Salad Chick copycat)
- One Skillet Lemon Artichoke Chicken
- Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
More healthy side dish ideas:
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus (2 ingredients)
- Sautéed Kale (easy healthy recipe)
- Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Roasted Carrots (easy side dish)
- Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Honey Lime Fruit Salad
This sweet creamy homemade poppyseed dressing only used a handful of ingredients and is super delicious! It's the perfect salad dressing!
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I use reduced fat)
- ⅓ cup milk (whole or 2% work best)
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 TBS poppyseeds
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Using a medium mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients except the poppyseeds. Whisk well until completely combined. Add poppyseeds and whisk to combine.
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Transfer to a dressing bottle or sealable container and close the top. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. While not serving keep refrigerated.
Recipe Video
- Will keep for 7 days in the fridge. Stir or shake vigorously before serving.
- Nutritional information per 1 TBS serving: 36 calories, 2g fat, 4g carbohydrates (calculate using your specific ingrdients)
- Makes approximately 2.25 cups of dressing.
Natalie says
Super easy to make & tastes so good on salads!! Poppyseed dressing is my favorite!! Love it on so many different salads!
Allyson says
It really has such an incredible flavor! Goes well with everything!
Amy Nash says
I love this dressing so much! It's so simple and easy to throw together and tastes even better fresh like this than the kind you get in a bottle. Plus, I love knowing what's going into it. We didn't have strawberries but I made an apple salad and used this and it was delicious.
Betsy says
DELICIOUS! We loved this salad dressing! We've loved having this on hand for all sorts of salads! We also marinated some chicken in it and grilled it up. Super yummy!
Jen says
Love that this requires ingredients I already have in my kitchen. So perfect and absolutely delicious!
Erin says
I have everything to make this! Just need the salad. 😀 It looks great!
Erin says
This Homemade Poppyseed Dressing needs to happen at my house very soon!!
Alex says
This recipe makes me excited for summer and picnics! I definitely need to give this a try soon.
Catalina says
For a good salad, it's so important to have a delicious dressing! This one is perfect!
Catalina says
I love poppy seeds and I made this dressing! It's so easy to make and everyone in my family loves it!
Tisha says
It's such a simple recipe!! I can't wait to try it!
Beth says
This is so delicious and was perfect for my salad for lunch today! I'll definitely keep this on hand! So yummy and tasty!
Beth Pierce says
This is my new favorite salad dressing! I love the rich, creaminess, and the poppy seeds add such a great flavor.
katerina @ diethood.com says
This sounds incredibly delicious! I love the flavors!!
Sandra says
I couldn't get enough of this dressing!! It is so good and really easy to make!
Allyson says
It is one of my favorites too!
Heather M says
I had to make only half the recipe because I didn't have enough mayo. Then I substituted one packet of Splenda for the sugar. It was AMAZING!
Allyson says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Christine Eagan says
I'm pre diabetic, so i replaced the 2/3rds cup sugar with 2/3rd cup of SWERVE Confectionery sugar, its perfect!!! Thank you, poppy seed is my favorite and now i can eat it on my salad without the guilt. Lol love it.
Brenda says
The salad was a huge hit with this dressing. I only used half the amount of sugar and it was delicious.
Kimmie says
I made this, but thinking I might make it with half-and-half next time to make it just a little thicker
Allyson says
Did you let the dressing sit in the fridge? It definitely gets thicker as it sets. If you still want it thicker, I would add more mayo...more liquid (even half and half) will thin it more. Cheers!
Julie says
Wondering if you can use Greek Yogurt in place of the Mayo?
Allyson says
I haven't tried that so I am not 100% sure. You can give it a try and let me know!