Poppy Seed Dressing

Name: Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tbsp poppy seeds

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Poppy Seed Dressing

Story updated September 18, 2026

Poppy seed dressing, a sweet, creamy dressing studded with poppy seeds, became popular in mid-20th-century American home cooking, often paired with fruit salads. Poppy seeds themselves have been used in European and Middle Eastern baking for centuries.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

1Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together.
2Slowly whisk in oil until smooth.
3Stir in poppy seeds and refrigerate before serving.

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