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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free Sauces and Salad Dressings

    Published: Dec 5, 2018 · Modified: Nov 14, 2021 by Jen Wooster

    Poppy Seed Dressing {Sugar Free}

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    A simple vinaigrette recipe that is free from sugar, gluten, nuts, and dairy. Our easy to make sugar-free poppy seed dressing is big on taste and sure to be a crowd pleaser.  Give it a try on your favorite salad.

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    Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time. And don't forget to tag @peelwithzeal on Instagram so we can admire your creation!

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    We originally created this delightful poppy seed salad dressing recipe for our pomegranate and poppy seed shaved brussels sprout salad. It was the perfect dressing because it was big on taste but easy to make and allergy-friendly. We used honey (and not much of it!) to make the poppy seed dressing naturally sweet and refined sugar-free.

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    How to Make This Recipe

    I typically make this dressing in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid. Just combine all the ingredients and shake well. The salad dressing will keep for a week in the refrigerator.

    This recipe calls for dijon mustard but a brown or grainy mustard would work as well.

    If you are looking for a vegan version consider using coconut sugar or agave. They both have a lower glycemic index than refined sugar, by about half.

    And while we love maple syrup it is much higher on the glycemic index. Plus, while we appreciate maple taste but it doesn't go with everything. Think maple on your strawberry and spinach salad. No thank you.

    healthy poppy seed salad dressing in a bowl

    Poppy Seed Dressing Uses

    In addition to using the poppy seed dressing on our brussels sprout salad, we have used it on a spinach salad, in place of mayo for a chicken salad (with loads of celery and herbs) and I even drizzled the last remaining bit on roasted asparagus.

    You can even use it as a marinade for grilled chicken or shrimp.

    shaved brussels sprouts pomegranate

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    Poppy Seed Dressing (Sugar Free)

    Recipe Created By: Jen Wooster
    A naturally sweetened poppy seed vinaigrette is perfect for your next salad!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dressing
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 148 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mason jar or blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ⅛ cup raw honey sub coconut sugar or maple syrup for vegan
    • 2 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
    • kosher salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a mason jar shake until well combined. Alternatively, place all ingredients in a blender (except poppy seeds) and blend until combined. Add poppy seeds and pulse a couple times.  
    • Salt and pepper to taste.

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    Notes

    • Total yield is 1 cup of salad dressing.
    • The dressing will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal | Carbs: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 1g
    Keyword poppy seed dressing, poppy seed salad dressing, poppy seed vinaigrette, sugar free salad dressing
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    1. RoxAnn Henry says

      January 06, 2022 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      I saw the one commenter complain that no one had tried the recipe! Well, I did and it was amazingly delicious! I used it on my green winter salad.....romaine, one apple, one pear, grated swiss cheese, onion, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. I will no longer be using the sugary one I used before as this one is so much healthier. Thanks for the great recipe that now resides in my book!

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      • Jen Wooster says

        January 07, 2022 at 11:11 am

        5 stars
        Thank you so much for the sweet review. And that salad sounds amazing. I am going to have to try that!

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      • Ade says

        March 31, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        I would like your Winter Green salad recipe.

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    2. Debbie Schneider says

      November 14, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      I wish we could get comments from people that have made this recipe rather than all the Ibette this is really good comments

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    3. Chichi Uguru says

      December 05, 2018 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely a must try for me. Looks good and must taste amazing in most veggies.

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      • Chichi Uguru says

        December 05, 2018 at 11:45 pm

        5 stars
        With* most veggies.

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      • Debbie Schneider says

        November 14, 2021 at 2:50 pm

        But the question is have you made it????

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    4. Caroline says

      December 05, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      I really like making my own dressings, so much better than store-bought. This sounds great.

      Reply
    5. Kelly Anthony says

      December 05, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      This poppy seed dressing will be great on any salad. Can't wait to try this dressing on your Brussels sprout salad as well.

      Reply
    6. Andrea Metlika says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      Poppy seed dressing is my favorite but have had to cut back on how much I use it. This recipe is perfect for my family.

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    7. Jenna says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always interested in a new simple vinaigrette. So necessary to dress up the healthy stuff! Imagine this is great with strawberries. Can't wait to try.

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    8. Mary says

      December 05, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love poppy seeds! This sounds perfect with shredded Brussels sprouts!

      Reply

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