Part sweet, part tangy, this copycat Briannas Poppy Seed Dressing recipe goes well with so many different types of salad! And you can whip it up in about five minutes.
I love it with my brussel sprout salad, but it is just as tasty with a fresh spinach salad. When I need a really quick salad, I toss it with bagged coleslaw mix. Delicious!
I got the recipe for this creamy poppy seed dressing from my sister-in-law several years ago, and it’s been a staple at my house ever since.
HOMEMADE POPPYSEED DRESSING FOR THE WIN!
I’m a sucker for homemade salad dressings. They are so much more tasty than the ones you buy on the shelf at the grocery store, and can elevate even the most simple salad to a great salad.
One of the reasons they taste so much better is that you can use high quality ingredients with no fillers.
What are the ingredients in BRIANNAS poppy seed dressing?
The ingredients listed on the Briannas salad dressing bottle are: canola oil, cane sugar, water, white onions, white vinegar, salt, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, mustard flour, xanthan gum, and mixed tocopherols.
This recipe uses mayo instead of canola oil, milk instead of water, and omits the last two ingredients.
How to Make The Best Creamy Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients needed:
- mayonnaise – This makes the dressing nice and creamy. Use a high-quality brand for the best flavor and texture. I like Best Foods/Helmans.
- granulated sugar – Adds sweetness to the salad dressing.
- apple cider vinegar – Gives the dressing that signature tangy flavor.
- milk – Makes the dressing even more creamy, and also thins it out so it is easier to pour. For a dairy free version, use almond milk.
- onion powder – Adds the flavor of fresh onions while keeping the dressing nice and smooth.
- salt – I like to use a hearty pinch; it is a great flavor enhancer.
- dry mustard – You only need a little bit, but it does add a depth of flavor.
- poppy seeds – Add more or less according to your taste. I like to store mine in the freezer so they don’t turn rancid.
Instructions:
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, onion powder, salt, dry mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth.
- Chill the dressing for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. I like to keep it in a small mason jar or this dressing shaker.
You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
TASTY VEGETABLE SALADS:
- Mandarin Orange Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Balsamic Chicken Salad
- Best Broccoli Salad Ever
- Spinach Salad with Egg
- Oriental Salad
- Side Salad
Copycat Briannas Rich Poppy Seed Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp milk
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp salt
- pinch of mustard powder
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, onion powder, salt, dry mustard, and poppy seeds.
- Whisk together until smooth. Transfer to a small mason jar or salad dressing bottle. Chill for at least minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve over any green salad or even fruit salad.
Notes
Nutrition
This delicious recipe for creamy poppyseed dressing will forever change your salads!
Do you think the mayo can be substituted with greek yogurt and still be ok?? Not a mayo person!!!
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You could definitely try it, but it will throw off the flavor and be more sour. If you do try it, I’d replace the vinegar with milk. Good luck, and let me know how it turns out.
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I love Brianna’s but the fat content is too high. I work out and keep my food intake very lean and clean. The sugar free option uses sucralose which I’m not a fan of. I found your recipe and upon reading the first review I was sold on making it! I can’t wait to come back here later on and give my honest review! I’m going to use stevia or monk fruit instead of cane sugar.
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When I was doing keto, I experimented with different healthy sugar substitutes, and I still loved it! I wish I could remember which one turned out the best, I should have taken notes!
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This was fantastic! I was never a salad person until I found Brianna’s Poppyseed dressing, now I go through bottles like crazy. I decided to make my own to save money this time, and it was indistinguishable if not better than the original! I even added half the sugar this recipe calls for and it’s just as sweet and delicious.
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I’m so glad you love it! I also love it more than the original, and I make it all the time, especially during the summer. It’s so good!
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