Poppy Seed Dressing for Fruit Salad

Fresh melon, fruits and berries are delicious on their own but a drizzle of this quick Poppy Seed Dressing adds the perfect zing!

Fruit salad is something we enjoy all year long but seasonal melons, fruits and berries mean that our fruit salads are different almost every single time.

Adding a couple of spoonfuls of this simple Poppy Seed Dressing for Fruit Salad will enhance the flavors and make it even more delicious!

What you’ll need to make Poppy Seed Dressing

• Apple Cider Vinegar – A mild, slightly sweet apple flavored fermented vinegar. You can substitute red wine vinegar or white vinegar but there may be a more noticeable and sharper vinegar flavor.

• White Sugar – Regular white granulated sugar.

• Dry Mustard Powder – Made from ground mustard seeds, this helps to balance the sweetness of the fruit and helps with emulsification.

• Salt – We use regular iodized table salt or fine sea salt.

• Olive Oil – We use extra virgin olive oil but any olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil or canola oil may be used for this recipe.

• Poppy Seeds – These add a subtle nutty flavor to the dressing and a textural element to the fruit salad.

How to make Poppy Seed Dressing for Fruit Salad

Tangy, zingy and just the right amount of acid to balance out the sweet of any seasonal fruit salad, this Poppy Seed Dressing is super easy to make and absolutely delicious!

In a blender or a small food processor, combine cider vinegar, sugar, dry mustard powder, salt and olive oil.

Using the pulse feature, blend until well combined and emulsified.

Once combined, pour into a small bowl and stir in a teaspoon of poppy seeds.

You can use the it right away or refrigerate until ready to use.

Before serving, stir the dressing then drizzle fruit with a couple of spoonfuls to taste. Delicious and wonderful on a fresh fruit salad. Enjoy!

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