This creamy dressing offers bright, complex flavors from fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Home cooks enjoy the use of simple ingredients and the quick blending method to create this wonderful topping for their favorite salads. Reviewer GlitzyWhisk5458 raves, “Simply the best one I’ve had anywhere… so yummy!”
The Emulsion Method
Making a creamy dressing without heavy dairy requires a proper emulsion. By blending the sugar, lemon juice, diced onion, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth first, you create a stable liquid base. Slowly streaming in the canola oil while the blender is running forces the oil and liquid to bind perfectly into a thick, creamy consistency. Finally, quickly pulsing the poppy seeds lightly mixes them into the dressing without crushing them.
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Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
12
servings10
minutes0
minutes139
kcalIngredients
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions
- Blend the Base: Blend the white sugar, lemon juice, diced onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until completely smooth.
- Emulsify the Oil: While the blender is still running, slowly pour the canola oil into the mixture in a thin, steady stream.
- Add the Seeds: Add the poppy seeds to the mixture and pulse the blender a few times, just enough to mix the seeds perfectly into the dressing.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator. Shake well before using again in case any separation occurs.
- Yields: This recipe yields exactly 12 servings of creamy dressing.
