![]() ![]() Honey poppy seed dressing doesn’t keep for an eternity, as some homemade salad dressings do, because of its Greek yogurt base. Store dressing in a mason jar or another airtight container in the fridge, and it will keep well for up to 1 week. This is perfect for a side salad, but if you’re making it to go with a larger salad or want to have extra, consider doubling it. This recipe makes a relatively small amount of dressing, about a scant 1/2 cup. Pro Tip: If you’re enjoying a really delicious salad at home, try making homemade croutons to take things to the next next level. This one doesn’t even require multiple steps - just add all ingredients to a bowl or jar and whisk well. In that case, just sample the dressing and be prepared to add a bit more, to taste, up to an extra 1/2 teaspoon.Īs with most homemade salad dressings, this couldn’t be simpler. I like to use table salt in this recipe because it dissolves so smoothly and evenly into the dressing, but you can certainly use kosher or flaky sea salt instead. Be sure to use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil if you can you want the most neutral flavor possible in a dressing like this one. A key to this dressing’s smooth, sweet flavor! If you don’t have white wine vinegar, try using lemon juice, rice vinegar, or champagne vinegar instead. I haven’t tried making this dressing with flavored yogurt, but suspect the taste would be off. Whole milk or low-fat will work, whichever you prefer. To make this dressing, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have. Greek yogurt, as always, provides the perfect base texture and helps give the dressing its signature tang. A smidge of honey is all you need no refined sugar. This dressing is a close match, and you’ll love that it’s: Little surprise, then, that I set out quickly to replicate that dressing as easily as possible using pantry ingredients. I freely admit that we enjoyed an unusual number of those pre-packaged salads in the months just before and after my daughter’s birth, and one favorite was this sweet kale chopped salad–especially the creamy poppy seed dressing. Spendy and excessively-packaged, to be sure, but they do help get dinner done in a pinch. You know the ones: they come with pre-washed greens, separately packaged nuts, croutons, or other add-ins, and a little packet of dressing. It’s creamy yet light, thanks to a Greek yogurt base.Īs much as I love cooking from scratch, I firmly believe there are times in life that call for pre-packaged salads. This sweet and tangy Honey Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect accompaniment to all your salads, all year long. ![]()
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