This is hands down the best poppy seed dressing! It’s creamy, tangy, and just sweet enough and comes together in under 5 minutes with no dairy in sight (yes, really!). Perfect for meal prep and drizzling over crisp salads, grain bowls, or even using as a dip!

Poppyseed dressing in a jar that's labaled with a spoon in it.

Let’s be real, store-bought salad dressing doesn’t taste nearly as good as homemade.

And don’t get me wrong, as a Registered Dietitian I’m all about doing anything that’s gonna make me eat more vegetables, and sometimes that’s reaching for the store bought dressings, but when homemade poppyseed dressing is this quick and easy to make… I’m gonna choose the homemade version every single time!

It only takes 5 minutes to make and is packed with the bright, sweet-and-tangy flavor with a delicious texture and a subtle crunch from the poppy seeds, with just the right amount of sweetness.

No dairy, no mystery ingredients, just a creamy, dreamy drizzle that’ll have you pouring it on everything from my absolutely delicious 5-Minute Fresh Green Salad to sandwiches to straight-from-the-fridge spoonfuls (no judgment here!).

Overhead shot of strawberry arugula salad with poppyseed dressing.

Craving Creamy? Here’s the Trick

If you’re craving that classic creamy texture and white color in your vegan poppyseed dressing, you’re in luck! I’ve tested this recipe both as-is and with a tablespoon of vegan (or regular) mayo added, and it’s absolutely delicious either way.

If you’re as big a fan of homemade salad dressings as I am, you NEED to try my Creamy & Healthy Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing next! It’s absolutely packed with garlicky, lemony goodness!

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Olive oil: Or another neutral-tasting oil.

Apple cider vinegar: But I’ve tested this recipe with white wine vinegar or regular ol’ vinegar and they both work great, too!

Poppyseeds: duh!

Dry mustard: for a little extra zing!

Sugar: for that classic poppy seed dressing sweetness!

Salt: to bring out allll the flavor!

Poppyseed dressing being poured on a strawberry arugula salad.

Stir Up Something Delicious

Let’s make some poppyseed dressing! And once you try it, don’t be surprised if you start adding it to all of your favorites! It’s the perfect finishing touch for pretty much any of my delicious salad recipes.

Jar with olive oil, poppyseeds and vinegar.
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a jar or bowl.
Poppyseed dressing in a jar with a spoon.
Step 2: Whisk until well combined!
Poppyseed dressing in a jar that's labaled with a spoon in it.
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The Best Poppy Seed Dressing (Easy & Dairy-Free!)

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
This is hands down the best poppy seed dressing! It's creamy, tangy, and just sweet enough and comes together in under 5 minutes with no dairy in sight (yes, really!). Perfect for meal prep and drizzling over crisp salads, grain bowls, or even using as a dip!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp poppyseeds
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 small mason jar or container

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to the mason jar or container and whisk until the oil and vinegar are competely incorproated.
Serving: 0.12of the recipe, Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 75mg
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