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

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

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