Poppy Seed Dressing
Apple cider vinegar gives this oil-free dressing a signature sweet-and-sour flavor.

Ingredients
- 480 ml (2 cups) water
- 160 ml (⅔ cup) apple cider vinegar
- 20 g (2 slices) onion, peeled, about 2 Tbsp.
- (20 dates) pitted or 1 cup honey
- (2 teaspoons) dry mustard
- (2 teaspoons) salt, optional
- 60 g (½ cup) cashews
- (2 Tablespoons) poppy seeds
Directions
- Place all ingredients except for poppy seeds into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds, then reduce speed to Variable 3.
- Remove lid plug. Add poppy seeds through the lid plug opening. Continue to blend for 5 more seconds.
- Pour into 1 quart (0.9 liter) microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on High, then whisk to keep mixture smooth. Microwave an additional 2 minutes. Chill and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) apple cider vinegar
- 10 g (1 Tablespoon) medium onion, peeled
- (10 dates) or ½ cup honey, pitted
- (1 teaspoon) dry mustard
- (1 teaspoon) salt, optional
- 28 g (¼ cup) cashews
- (1 Tablespoon) poppy seeds
Directions
- Place all ingredients except for poppy seeds into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds, then reduce speed to Variable 3.
- Remove lid plug. Add poppy seeds through the lid plug opening. Continue to blend for 5 more seconds.
- Pour into 1 quart (0.9 liter) microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on High, then whisk to keep mixture smooth. Microwave an additional 2 minutes. Chill and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) water
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) apple cider vinegar
- 10 g (1 Tablespoon) medium onion, peeled
- (10 dates) or ½ cup honey, pitted
- (1 teaspoon) dry mustard
- (1 teaspoon) salt, optional
- 28 g (¼ cup) cashews
- (1 Tablespoon) poppy seeds
Directions
- Place all ingredients except for poppy seeds into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds, then reduce speed to Variable 3.
- Remove lid plug. Add poppy seeds through the lid plug opening. Continue to blend for 5 more seconds.
- Pour into 1 quart (0.9 liter) microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on High, then whisk to keep mixture smooth. Microwave an additional 2 minutes. Chill and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container.