Name: Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing for Supper
Yield: 1

This creamy and flavorful Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing skips the mayo but keeps all the flavor.

author’s note

The Dressing I Keep In My Fridge 24/7!

This Costco Kale Salad is a staple in my home, and the poppy seed dressing it comes with is a family favorite. I usually keep a batch in the fridge!

With the new year and a goal to use more wholesome ingredients, I set out to recreate the dressing with a few better-for-you swaps. This version is thick, creamy, full of flavor, made without mayo, and packed with feel-good ingredients.

As a bonus, I’m also sharing a reliable salad to pair it with! It’s been on repeat lately, and I can’t wait for you to try it!

All the ingredients used in this recipe for straightforward preparation.

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Ingredients

Ingredient	Tip or Swap
Olive oil	Use a good quality extra-virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Fresh lemon juice	Freshly squeezed juice gives the brightest flavor. Add a little lemon zest if you want stronger lemon flavor.
Greek yogurt	Full-fat yogurt makes the dressing extra creamy, but low-fat works too.
Honey	Adjust to taste depending on how sweet you like the dressing. Maple syrup works.
Apple cider vinegar	Adds extra tang. White wine vinegar also works well.
Poppy seeds	mix in after blending so the seeds keep their texture.

Adding all the ingredients in this lemon poppy seed vinaigrette to a blender to be blended together.

chelsea’s recipe tip

a reliable Ways To Use This Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Green Salad: Enjoy it with a reliable pairing – the salad mentioned in the recipe card below!
Kale Salad: Enjoy it with a classic kale salad.
Fruit Salad: Drizzle it over a fresh fruit salad.
Grilled Chicken: Use it as a marinade for grilled chicken.
Quinoa Salad: Mix it into a hearty quinoa salad.
Sandwich/Wrap: Toss with greens to load on sandwiches or wraps.
Roasted Veggies: Drizzle it over roasted vegetables.

Storage

Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing should remain fresh for up to 1 week. Store in a sealed mason jar. If it separates or hardens, allow it to sit at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes, and then give it a thorough shake.