Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup, add lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, poppy seeds, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and salt as listed.
- Whisk Until Creamy: Whisk the ingredients vigorously until the mixture is fully combined and achieves a creamy texture.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing. If it is too tart, whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons more olive oil to mellow the flavor.
- Store Properly: Use the dressing immediately as desired, or store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Note that the olive oil may solidify when chilled.
- Rewarm Before Serving: Before using chilled dressing, allow it to warm to room temperature for 5 minutes or microwave for about 10 seconds to return it to liquid consistency.
Notes
- Choose mayonnaise or Greek yogurt based on your preference for creaminess and tanginess.
- The dressing is naturally smooth but can be adjusted for thickness by varying the amount of oil.
- Poppy seeds provide a nice crunchy texture and subtle nutty flavor.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute mayo/Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative and use maple syrup for sweetness.
- Store dressing in an airtight container in the fridge and stir before each use as separation may occur.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
