Martina McBride’s Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing [RECIPE]

Martina McBride’s Autumn Chopped Salad (Photo courtesy Jason Wallis)

The Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing has a pleasant tanginess that is a nice change of pace from the usual super sweet poppy seed dressings, plus it balances the sweetness of the dried cherries and pears. I dress the salad very lightly and offer more of the dressing for guests to add at the table if they wish.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Combine the poppy seeds, sugar, balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor, pulsing 3 times. With the food processor running, gradually add the olive oil through the feed tube, blending until incorporated.
2. Pour the dressing into a screw-top jar and store in the refrigerator. When ready to use, shake to recombine.

Yield: 1 cup

William Morrow Cookbooks

Many thanks to country superstar Martina McBride for sharing this recipe from her new cookbook, Around the Table! 

Read Heather’s review of Martina McBride’s Around the Table here.