Description
Barefoot Contessa poppy seed dressing brings zesty elegance to salads with its creamy tangy profile. Ina Garten’s signature recipe blends smooth sweetness and bright citrus notes, creating a delightful drizzle you’ll want to splash over fresh greens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1½ tablespoons minced shallots (from 1 shallot)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine honey, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform base.
- Stream in the vegetable oil gradually while continuously whisking, ensuring a consistent emulsification that prevents separation and creates a silky, smooth texture.
- Incorporate finely minced shallots and poppy seeds into the dressing, stirring gently to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Taste the dressing and make subtle seasoning adjustments with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed to balance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight glass container or jar with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerate for up to 7 days. Before each use, shake the container vigorously to recombine the ingredients and restore the dressing’s original consistency.
Notes
- Whip up this zesty dressing that elevates ordinary salads to extraordinary culinary delights.
- Crafted with a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy ingredients for maximum flavor impact.
- Packed with poppy seeds that deliver an unexpected crunch and nutty depth to every bite.
- Homemade magic that outshines any bottled dressing from the grocery store shelves.
- Refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, making meal planning incredibly convenient.
- Incredibly versatile companion for green salads, hearty grain bowls, and roasted vegetable medleys.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 246 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg