It's so handy to have a few recipes for salad dressing that you can whip up on a moment's notice! Like this Mediterranean Vinaigrette, Maple Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing is another frequent go-to for me!
Light and a little bit sweet, it pairs well with salads that have fruit in them or on a bed of garden greens.
It is made entirely with pantry staples and takes less than 5 minutes to make! Feel free to double, triple or even quadruple the batch and store it in the refrigerator for future salads. It will stay good for a minimum of 2 weeks and up to a month.
The Ingredients
- Avocado Oil - Avocado Oil labelled as "extra virgin" has a bit of a strong flavour. Depending on your preferences, you may wish to use a naturally refined kind (I use one labelled as "Pure Avocado Oil") or you can substitute olive oil.
- Balsamic Vinegar- Red wine or white wine vinegar will work in a pinch but the dressing will have a different flavour.
- Maple Syrup - Melted honey or agave can be substituted or the sweetener can be left out completely. The balsamic vinegar provides a bit of sweetness all on it's own.
- Poppy Seeds- These can be left out if preferred.
- Fine Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
The Method
1. Mix. Whisk all of the ingredients together until well combined.
2. Use or Store. You can use the dressing immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Leftovers
To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using, give the jar a shake or stir the mixture to recombine.
How to Use Maple Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
- Dress a salad such as:
- Spinach Berry Salad
- A garden greens salad
- Use it as a bread dip, drizzle it on toast or spread it on a sandwich
- Leave out the poppyseeds and use it to marinade chicken, pork or fish
- Drizzle it on roasted vegetables or even pasta
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Paleo
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon poppyseeds
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Use immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
More homemade staples!
Andrea
This is delicious! I used it on a simple green salad and everyone loved it.
Janessa
Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Andrea!
dana
This turned out wonderfully! Simple, tasty, and so easy to whip up on a whim.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dana!
Beth
This is such an interesting combination of flavors. I love the melding of the earthiness, tartness, and sweetness here.
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Beth!
Tayler Ross
I'm always looking for homemade dressings to try, and this one looks incredible! Can't wait to have with our salad tonight!
Janessa
Thank you! Let me know how it turns out!
Ieva
The first time I tried a dressing with poppyseeds in it, I was intrigued from the moment I came across this recipe! It did not disappoint! Slightly sweet, and really summery, we thought this dressing was delicious, and it also added a bit of welcome texture to our salad!
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this salad dressing, Ieva!
Megan
The perfect new and special dressing, thank you for this! I love it for end of summer when I'm putting more fruits in my salad, and will be great in the fall, too, with apples in salad. Yum.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Megan! Thank you for your kind review!
Shelby
Love the simplicity of this dressing and that I always have the ingredients on hand! It's the perfect addition to just about any salad!
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Shelby!
jennifer
So easy and delicious! I'm never going to buy bottled again - plus I love that now that it's just me and hubby at home, i can make a smaller amount!
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe, Jennifer! Thank you for your kind review.
Stacey
So simple to make & made my ordinary salad taste extra-special! I love the balsamic, as it adds so much flavor.
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Stacey!
Donny
Never thought to combine poppy seeds with balsamic but it is so good! I used it on salads I meal prepped for the week and loved it.
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe, Donny!
nancy
beautiful and easy to make balsamic dressing with poppyseed. It was a nice touch. I use it right now on all my salads!
Janessa
I'm glad you enjoy this recipe, Nancy!