This autumnal poppy seed dressing is good for much more than just salads full of spinach and strawberries. While tasty on such salads, it also makes a mean marinade and dressing for roasted vegetables. It is more of a vinaigrette, but you can add mayonnaise or plain yogurt to make it a dipping sauce or a thicker, creamier dressing. We have an easy recipe for homemade, egg-free mayonnaise that uses ingredients you likely already have in your pantry! I used the mayo to modify this vinaigrette to make a killer batch of coleslaw.
PUMPKIN POPPY SEED DRESSING
Prep:
5 min
Cook:
15 min
Total:
20-25 min
Makes slightly under 1.5 cups of dressing. Each serving is 2 tablespoons of dressing.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp raw pepitas-style pumpkin seeds*
- 1 carrot, 7-8″
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (~59 ml)
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin (~59 ml)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup**
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground mustard
- ¼ tsp allspice
- 1 tbsp poppyseeds
- ½ cup oil (~118 ml) ideal for salad dressings, such as grapeseed, extra virgin avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, or a mixture of oils.
*Soak overnight or boil for 15 minutes, then after completely cooled & strained, blend with pumpkin and vinegar to add creaminess. You could also use raw cashews or walnuts.
**if you don’t have authentic maple syrup, sugar, agave, or honey is fine.
STEP BY STEP:
Enjoy over your salad of choice, mix it with some mayonnaise to make a dipping sauce/thicker, creamier dressing, or use as a marinade (particularly for chicken, pork, steak or lamb). It’s also quite tasty with a combination of roasted chickpeas and root vegetables like sweet potatoes, watermelon radishes, beets, fingerling potatoes, parsnips, etc.
Keep in mind that if you plan to use this as a marinade for high temperature cooking, try to stick to oils with higher smoke points! Avocado oil is a great example.
NUTRITION FACTS
Number of Servings: 13
Fiber: 0.48 g
Carbs: 4.32 g
Calories per Serving: 60.67 kcal
Sugar: 3.22 g
Protein: 0.42 g
Weight per Serving: 25 g
Fats: 4.77 g
Iron: 0.24 g
All servings and nutritional measurements are approximate. These estimates are intended for information and guidance purposes only. Please consult a licensed nutrition or medical professional if you need assistance.
Gluten-Free and Vegan Disclaimer: All of the ingredients listed in this recipe are available in gluten-free and vegan versions. Please do your research and verify ingredient lists, as many products can have surprisingly hidden amounts of gluten that can impact those with Celiac Disease and gluten allergies. Likewise, vegans may need to verify if products contain hidden amounts of whey or animal derived ingredients.
