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Poppy Seed Dressing for Fruit Salad

Appetizers and Sides· Dips, Sauces and Dressings· Sweet & Snacky

30 May

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!

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Ingredients for Poppy Seed Dressing.

What you’ll need to make Poppy Seed Dressing

  • apple cider vinegar
  • white sugar
  • dry mustard powder
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • poppy seeds

Check out this Short step by step video:


Bowl of fruit salad dressed with Poppy Seed Dressing.

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!

Blender with olive oil being added.

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.

Adding poppy seeds to the dressing, bowl of fruit salad in the frame.

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!

Finished Fruit salad with Poppy Seed Dressing drizzled on it.

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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 for Fruit Salad adds just the right amount of zing. Perfect for a summer day!
5 from 2 votes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 116kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
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Instructions

  • Combine first five ingredients in a blender or small food processor.
  • Blend until well combined.
  • Remove to small bowl and stir in poppy seeds.
  • Refrigerate until needed. Stir and spoon over fruit salad as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

* If making to take to a potluck or a picnic, take in a separate container and serve on the side. We don’t suggest covering the fruit salad in the dressing beforehand.

Nutrition *

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 0.03IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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  1. Rebecca Tobey says

    June 2, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this dressing last night as suggested and let it sit out all night. Took the dressing with salad of red leaf and iceberg lettuce, sliced white mushrooms, cubed imitation crab leg, thinly shredded parmesan cheese and dressing, all chilled in work fridge til lunch time.
    The poppy dressing is superb! Easy quick recipe.
    Thank you

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    • The Bandit says

      August 3, 2022 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      So glad you liked it Rebecca! One of our favorites as well. Thanks for the feedback! 🙂

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