This creamy twist on a classic poppyseed dressing is one of my favorites. It gives you the sweet, tangy flavors that you expect from a poppyseed dressing, but they come to you in a smooth, creamy way. This dressing is perfect for when you want a little bit of everything on your salad, plus it takes just 6 common ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now.
Let’s get started…
Begin by gathering 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt (full fat greek yogurt will give you the best flavor and creaminess, but lower fat greek yogurt will also work fine) or a good quality mayonnaise along with 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 2 teaspoons of poppyseeds (I love Spice Islands Poppyseeds!) and an optional pinch of celery salt, dry mustard or turmeric.
When it comes to the spice options, I prefer the flavor that celery salt brings to this dressing, but dry mustard is a classic pairing with poppyseed dressings and turmeric will bring a warmth that fits nicely with this dressings creamy texture. I recommend making the dressing up without the spice, giving it a taste and then adding what you think you will enjoy most… or nothing at all, because it is delicious as is too!
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk vigorously until creamy and evenly distributed.
The next step is the most important… choosing what you are going to drizzle this creamy, tangy, sweet goodness over. I usually pair this dressing with a big bed of greens, some berries and chopped nuts, like this strawberry arugula salad.
This creamy poppyseed dressing is just delicious and does a great job of hitting all of the important dressing flavor notes. It gives you the creaminess you want from a dressing with no oil needed and it checks off the salty, tangy, sweet and nutty flavors that a great salad should be dressed with.
So the next time you can’t decide whether you want a creamy dressing or a lighter one, something sweet or something tart, salty or tangy… remember, you don’t have to choose one…. you can have them all!
You are going to love this creamy poppyseed dressing!
Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of plain greek yogurt (full fat recommended) or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of milk (whole or almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of poppyseeds
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- a pinch of celery salt, dry mustard or turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients and whisk vigorously until completely combined. Taste and add optional spices or seasoning, if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in an airtight container
