By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026
Serves 6
151 cal · 20 min
Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing
Recipe GLPR9700b88ff41507
A creamy, tangy poppy seed dressing made with sautéed shallots, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise. The buttery shallots are blended smooth with vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, then finished with poppy seeds for a delicate nutty flavor. Perfect drizzled over salads or fresh greens.
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Ingredients
½ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
¼ cup olive oil mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon semi-sweet white wine, optional
½ tablespoon water
2-3 tablespoons poppy seeds
Directions
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped shallot and cook gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallot is very soft, translucent, and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Transfer the cooled sautéed shallot to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, and white wine (if using). Blend until smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning as needed. If the dressing is too thick, add the water a little at a time and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the dressing to a bowl and fold in the poppy seeds by hand until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart with zero special stops needed. At roughly $1.20–$1.50 per serving, it's cheap enough for a weeknight, driven by butter and yogurt being the cost anchors while poppy seeds go a long way. The stated twenty minutes is honest for whisking and simmering a shallot in wine and vinegar, then folding in dairy. This works as a make-ahead dressing that keeps five days refrigerated, so it scales nicely for meal prep and leftovers.
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