Goal

Learn the sweet, tangy classic pairing for fruit and spinach salads.

Sweet and tangy, the classic pairing for fruit and spinach salads.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp minced onion
• ¼ tsp salt

Steps

1. Dissolve the sugar — Whisk vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion, and salt together until the sugar dissolves.
2. Emulsify the oil — Slowly whisk in the oil until thickened and well combined.
3. Add poppy seeds — Stir in the poppy seeds.

Tip: Noticeably sweeter than most other dressings by design — meant to balance fruit and lightly bitter greens like spinach.