Creamy Poppy seed Dressing (Vegan + Healthy)
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is a lightly sweet and tangy, healthy vegan salad dressing made with just five simple ingredients. It’s oil-free and ready in 2 minutes!
The Best Poppy Seed Dressing
Meet my new favorite salad dressing! It’s healthy and easy to make. But most of all, it’s delicious!
This vegan poppy seed dressing with wholesome ingredients is everything you want in a dressing — silky smooth, perfectly tangy, and just the right touch of sweetness.
We’ll use non-dairy yogurt as the dressing base instead of mayonnaise, which is typical in poppy seed dressings, making it oil-free and lower in fat. It’s light and creamy, not super thick-creamy, but it clings well and tastes great!
Quick to whisk together and wonderfully versatile, this easy poppyseed dressing adds the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity to both fruit salads and fresh green salads.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is made with non-dairy yogurt instead of mayonnaise and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, resulting in a light, creamy dressing that’s healthy and easy to make!
What you’ll need:
- Unsweetened plain non-dairy yogurt (Silk, Oatly, Kite Hill, Forager, or So Delicious brands)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Pure maple syrup
- Poppy seeds
- Salt
How To Make Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing
To make the dressing, simply place the non-dairy yogurt, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, poppy seeds, and salt into a mason jar or small bowl and whisk until combined.
Cover, and let rest in the refrigerator until ready to use. Usually, I let the dressing rest for a few minutes before adjusting for flavor. This way, the flavors have time to mingle before making any adjustments.
Dressing Tips
- In place of yogurt, try vegan mayo.
- If you don’t feel like yogurt or mayo, try a mix of tahini and water, using about 1/3 cup tahini + 3 Tbsp water. The tahini is a fantastic base for poppy seed dressing. I used it in the dressing for this Sonoma Chickpea ‘Chicken’ Salad.
- Apple cider vinegar can be replaced with white wine vinegar. Add more vinegar for extra tanginess!
- Use organic pure cane sugar in place of maple syrup if needed.
- Try adding a dash or two of onion powder for added flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Drizzle this poppyseed dressing over fresh greens, fruit salads, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables. It also makes a fantastic dip for raw veggies or a flavorful spread for sandwiches and wraps.
It pairs perfectly with any of these salads and slaws:
- Summery Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Strawberry, Apple, Quinoa & Spinach Salad
- Crunchy Kale Salad with Cranberries
- Easy Apple Coleslaw
How Long Will Leftovers Last?
Leftovers will keep for 6 days in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.
More Vegan Dressings!
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Flax + Evo Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Tahini-Miso Dressing
- Creamy Ranch Hemp Dressing
If you try this vegan dressing recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
Print Recipe
CREAMY VEGAN POPPY SEED DRESSING
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: Serves 3
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Description
Creamy vegan poppy seed dressing is made with yogurt instead of mayo and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, making it delicious and ready in 2 minutes! Healthy and light, oil-free and low-fat recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain non-dairy yogurt*
- 2 – 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar**
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 – 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
- generous pinch of mineral salt
Optional
- Generous dash of onion powder
Instructions
Place ingredients in a mason jar or small bowl and whisk until combined.
Enjoy right away or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Serves 3
Notes
Store: Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Brands that carry plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt include: Silk, Oatly, Kite Hill, Forager, or So Delicious.
*In place of yogurt, vegan mayo works great. Not feeling yogurt or mayo? Try a mix of tahini and water: 1/3 cup tahini + 3 Tbsp water.
**Apple cider vinegar can be replaced with white wine vinegar. Use more vinegar for extra tanginess.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Category: Condiment, Dressing
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
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Super easy and super delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!
Sooooo Good & Healthy!!! Love the sweet & tangy mix. Great as is but your suggestion for adding onion powder kicks it up a notch as does a dollop of dijon mustard. Look forward to sharing this recipe. Thank you!
Just a question: is this dressing gluten free?
Yes, this creamy poppy seed dressing is gluten-free. Just be sure to check the label on the non-dairy yogurt to ensure it’s not cross-contaminated with other foods while being made in the process. Enjoy!
Quick, easy, and SO delicious!!
This is the perfect size to not have so much waste. I am not a vinegar fan so I used the 2 Tbsp of Apple cider vinegar and 3 Tbsp of pure maple syrup. It was delicious on my salad with lots of fruit.
Such a nicely balanced dressing. I added ~1.5 tbsp of grated white onion and it mixed in beautifully. Great dressing!