Healthier Poppy Seed Salad Dressing for 2

2 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“I'm always trying to make lighter salad dressings. Recently, I learned the trick of using water and cornstarch to replace most of the oil in dressing recipes. This version is much healthier and soo yummy!” - by ctchaparian

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

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Original recipe yields 2 servings

Directions

Mix water, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, onion powder, mustard powder, and poppy seeds in a saucepan. Bring mixture to boil; cook, whisking constantly, until dressing is thickened, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and cool.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
61 cal
3%

Fat
2.6 g
4%

Carbs
8.1 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Paula

Dec. 5, 2012

"I liked this enough to try it again, only next time, I want to try regular vinegar instead of cider vinegar. The cider made it entirely too tart and tangy for me...." See more"

GRNBEEN

May. 20, 2013

"Only used this as a guide line. Used balsamic vinegar, splenda, sesame oil, sesame seeds and no salt. Added to strawberry spinach salad. It worked for a low calorie salad..." See more"

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