Poppy Seed Honey Dressing

Submitted by Jennay

"Great for green salads with fruits and nuts (apples, craisins and pecans are excellent)"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2/3-2/3 cup
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon poppy seed

directions

1. Whisk together or process in a food processor until smooth.

Reviews

[Syrinx]

The poppy seeds and whole mustard seeds (I used wholegrain mustard) give an interesting crunch, which is lovely, and the dressing tasted great poured over hot, steamed broccoli. I think it would work well as an unusual dressing for potato salad, too. Perhaps it was the individual character of my cider vinegar, but I found the dressing to be very vinegary and a little bit harsh. If I were to make it again, I would use less vinegar (say, 1 to 2 tbsp) and more olive oil (say, 3 tbsp). An interesting recipe, which is worth tweaking according to personal taste. Reviewed for Pick A Chef, Fall 2007.