Poppyseed salad dressing

Jeanine Donofrio and Phoebe Moore’s poppy seed dressing combines white wine vinegar, finely chopped shallot, honey, poppy seeds and Dijon mustard. This selected version also includes their optional mayonnaise.

Honey supplies sweetness, while Dijon and white wine vinegar provide the tangy character described by the authors. Shallot adds sharp, savory flavor.

The vinegar, shallot, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, sea salt and selected mayonnaise are whisked together in a medium bowl.

Extra-virgin olive oil is drizzled in while whisking continues until the dressing is emulsified. The authors describe a lightly creamy dressing with crunch from the poppy seeds.

The mixture can be seasoned to taste before use. The authors offer it for green salads, slaws and grain salads, as well as roasted or steamed vegetables.