{"id":44096,"date":"2024-09-20T14:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=44096"},"modified":"2025-11-04T21:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:12:04","slug":"homemade-light-poppy-seed-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/homemade-light-poppy-seed-dressing","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Light Poppy Seed Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This homemade light poppy seed dressing is the perfect accompaniment for jazzing up any salad. Sweet and tangy, it adds just the right balance of flavour to elevate everything from simple greens to heartier dishes like this vibrant Chopped Chicken Salad<\/strong><\/a>. It's quickly become my favourite go-to dressing for all kinds of salads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I first tried poppy seed dressing many years ago when I moved to Canada. While I enjoyed the store-bought versions, the lighter ones often had a long list of unnecessary ingredients. That's when I decided to create my own healthier version at home, and it's now a staple. Once you try it, you'll find yourself making it regularly as a delicious addition to your salads<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Calories in Light Poppy Seed Dressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This light poppy seed dressing recipe makes approx 300ml (20 tablespoons) and and is 20 calories<\/strong> per tablespoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for more recipes within the same calorie range, you'll find an abundance of options in my dedicated collection of <\/strong>under 100 calorie recipes<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're following a calorie-controlled diet or a healthy eating plan, it's important to calculate your daily calorie intake using a reliable calorie calculator. Please note that the calorie counts provided are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. Personalizing your calculations is essential to meet your individual needs. By using a calorie calculator, you can make informed choices and stay on track with your dietary goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full nutritional estimation.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this dressing you will need the following ingredients: <\/p>\n\n\n\n