Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
10 min.
12
50kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salads and side dishes with a burst of flavor? Look no further than this delightful Lemon Poppyseed Dressing! Perfectly balancing tangy lemon juice with the subtle crunch of poppy seeds, this dressing is a refreshing addition to any meal. Whether you're tossing it over a vibrant green salad, drizzling it on roasted vegetables, or using it as a zesty marinade, this dressing is sure to impress.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. It caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or simply to enjoy throughout the week. With only 50 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

The creamy texture and bright flavor come from a blend of simple ingredients, including canola oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of diced onion. The addition of white sugar balances the acidity of the lemon juice, creating a harmonious dressing that will have your taste buds dancing. So grab your blender and get ready to create a dressing that not only tastes amazing but also adds a beautiful touch to your dishes. Your salads will never be the same!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup canola oil 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons onion diced
  • tablespoon poppy seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • blender

Directions

  1. Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running.
  2. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories50kcal
Protein1.46%
Fat49%
Carbs49.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.17
Glycemic Load
3.89
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.902608692808%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:49.95kcal
2.5%
Fat:2.86g
4.4%
Saturated Fat:0.22g
1.39%
Carbohydrates:6.5g
2.17%
Net Carbohydrates:6.3g
2.29%
Sugar:5.84g
6.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:101.84mg
4.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.19g
0.38%
Vitamin C:3.97mg
4.81%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.1%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.71%
Vitamin K:1.78µg
1.7%
Calcium:11.85mg
1.18%
Source:Allrecipes