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Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing (dairy free)

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Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing in a small glass jar

Creamy strawberry poppyseed dressing for the summer win! Meet my current obsession.

Summer is for eating tons and tons of salad.  Fresh, crispy lettuce with all the summer salad fixings.  Cool cucumbers, long shaved strips of carrots, sprouts of all kinds, fresh snap peas, grated beets, and juicy tomatoes.  Oh, and don’t forget about the berries.  I love love sweet summer berries in my salad this time of year.  Hopefully you got a chance to try my Berry Avocado Chicken Salad.

But you can’t have a decent salad without a fabulous dressing. And IMHO, the only way to go with fabulous dressings is homemade.  I have several different homemade dressings that we keep on a regular rotation.  My personal all around favorite is my Creamy Turmeric Dressing.  The fam prefers the Creamy Green Goddess Dressing and my super easy Ranch Dressing. And now I have a new fav: Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing.

top view of  Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing

It’s creamy, rich and bursting with summer strawberry flavor.  It goes perfectly with crispy, crunchy summer lettuces and all the wonderful things you love to pile on top.

It’s made with just a few basic ingredients:

  • a good quality mayonnaise
  • olive oil
  • milk of any kind
  • strawberries
  • apple cider vinegar and lemon
  • salt
  • poppy seeds

That’s it.  Super simple.  Super summery and delicious.

I love the tangy quality that a good homemade mayo (or healthy store-bought) gives to dressings.  But if you prefer a lighter dressing, you can use any yogurt that you like.  Be sure to add a bit less milk as the dressing will be a bit thinner.

 Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing with immersion blender

Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing in jar with immersion blender

Keeping the fridge stocked with tasty condiments is my best kitchen hack for summer.  I just make tons of fresh salads with a simple protein and drizzle it all with whatever amazing dressing I happen to make that week.  It keeps things interesting.  It saves me time.  And it adds a ton of flavor to any meal.

Oh, creamy strawberry poppyseed dressing, you make my summer salad dreams come true.

Happy Summer!

xo,

Katja

Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing in glass jar with wooden spoon

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Creamy Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing (dairy free)

★★★★★ 5 from 11 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: about 1 cup 1x
  • Category: condiments
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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade or like THIS with healthy oils)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (THIS is my fav organic brand)
  • 3 tbsp milk of any kind (I used THIS)
  • 4 medium strawberries, destemmed and halved
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use THIS raw brand)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds (like this)

Instructions

  1. In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine all ingredients EXCEPT FOR POPPY SEEDS until creamy smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. If dressing is too thick, add more milk one teaspoon at a time until  desired consistency reached.
  2. Store in air tight glass jar in fridge.

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Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing in glass jar with poppyseeds on top and wooden spoon

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  1. Holley@theprimaldesire says

    July 16, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Oh heck yes! I have everything I need for this, I can start enjoying it ASAP

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Hope you love it, Holley!!

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    July 16, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Yum! Looks sooo creamy and refreshing. Looks perfect for this hot weather!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Thanks, Jean!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 16, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Oh my goodness this is the prettiest, dreamiest dressing! So perfect for this time of the year – I bet it’s so refreshing with the strawberries. That light pink color is so gorgeous!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:59 am

      HA! I love how sweet and pink this dressing is too. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica DeMay says

    July 16, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    This looks so creamy and delicious! I think it would be good on anything!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:58 am

      I’ve been eating it on so many things. Summer Love!!

      Reply
  5. Tessa Simpson says

    July 16, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    I love the beautiful pink color…and all my strawberry plants are in their swing, so this a perfect way to use a day’s harvest!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Hope you love it, Tessa!!

      Reply
  6. Georgie says

    July 17, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Strawberries and poppy seeds in a salad dressing sound utterly heavenly! You never cease to amaze me with your delicious combos <3

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Awww! Thanks, Georgie!!

      Reply
  7. Megan Stevens says

    July 17, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    The texture, color, look of this dressing is SO alluring! Loved pinning it. I agree: Summer is for salads! Thanks for this lovely recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Thanks, Megan!!

      Reply
  8. Katja Heino says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:54 am

    I agree! It’s such a summery flavor!!

    Reply
  9. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    July 19, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    This is so creative and perfect for summer!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:08 am

      Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
  10. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    July 22, 2018 at 10:31 am

    This looks so gorgeous! I love sliced strawberries on salads, so I think this dressing is a winner!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, Stacey!

      Reply
  11. ChihYu says

    July 22, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    OMG ! That’s the cutest dressing I’ve ever seen. SO CUTE !!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:04 am

      HA! I agree. I love cute food too.

      Reply
  12. Darryl says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:47 am

    Love the colour and I look forward to tasting it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thanks, Darryl!!

      Reply
  13. Margie says

    January 30, 2022 at 10:40 am

    Can this be made with Greek yougurt to take calories down.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:42 am

      Yes, it will change the flavor profile a bit but will still be delish!

      Reply

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