Ingredient

Poppyseed Dressing

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Poppyseed dressing is primarily used as a flavorful topping for salads, adding a slightly …

What it is

Poppyseed dressing is a salad dressing made with poppy seeds, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and often a sweetener like sugar or honey. It can also include other ingredients like mustard, onion, and herbs. The poppy seeds themselves are small, kidney-shaped seeds harvested from the opium poppy plant.

Why it's used

Poppyseed dressing is primarily used as a flavorful topping for salads, adding a slightly nutty taste and visual appeal from the seeds. Manufacturers also use it in marinades or as a glaze for chicken and pork. Its oil and vinegar base also helps to emulsify other ingredients in dishes like coleslaw or pasta salads.

Health notes

Poppy seeds are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of fiber, healthy fats, and minerals. While poppy seeds can contain trace amounts of opiates from the plant, levels in commercially prepared foods are typically very low and not considered a health concern. JECFA has evaluated poppy seeds and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Poppy seeds are not one of the FDA's nine major allergens. However, they are derived from the same plant as opium, and some individuals may have sensitivities. Not a major allergen.

Products containing Poppyseed Dressing

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FRESH & EASY Super Shred Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 192kcal 2.0Protein 9.1Fat 28.3Carbs Curation Foods, Inc. Sweet Kale Salad, Sweet Kale Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 218kcal 4.5Protein 12.8Fat 24.4Carbs Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division Harvest Fruit And Chicken Includes Poppyseed Dressing, Grilled White Meat Chicken, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Carrots, Yellow Peppers, Crunchy Sesame Sticks, Harvest Fruit And Chicken Frozen Prepared Sides High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 148kcal 5.7Protein 4.3Fat 21.1Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Poppyseed Dressing Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 225kcal 8.4Protein 14.8Fat 16.9Carbs Curation Foods, Inc. Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Kit, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 170kcal 3Protein 11Fat 17Carbs Ready Pac Produce, Inc. Sweet Kale Chopped Complete Salad Kit, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 170kcal 4Protein 4Fat 18Carbs Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Braga Fresh Foods, LLC Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 160kcal 3Protein 9Fat 18Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Strawberry Poppyseed Salad With Chicken & Candied Walnuts Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 100kcal 6Protein 6Fat 8Carbs Target Stores Sweet Kale Shredded Broccoli Stalk, Green Cabbage, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Pepitas, Radicchio & Dried Cranberries Chopped Salad Kit With Poppyseed Dressing, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 200kcal 5Protein 14Fat 14Carbs Sweet Kale Green Cabbage, Shredded Broccoli Stalk, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Radicchio, Dried Cranberries & Pepitas Chopped Salad Kit With Poppyseed Dressing, Sweet Kale Target Stores Sweet Kale Green Cabbage, Shredded Broccoli Stalk, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Radicchio, Dried Cranberries & Pepitas Chopped Salad Kit With Poppyseed Dressing, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 160kcal 3Protein 11Fat 16Carbs Target Stores Sweet Kale Green Cabbage, Shredded Broccoli Stalk, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Radicchio, Dried Cranberries & Pepitas Chopped Salad Kit With Poppyseed Dressing, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 160kcal 3Protein 11Fat 16Carbs Sweet Kale Broccoli, Green Cabbage, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Pepitas, Radicchio, Cranberries With Poppyseed Dressing Chopped Kit, Sweet Kale Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Sweet Kale Broccoli, Green Cabbage, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Pepitas, Radicchio, Cranberries With Poppyseed Dressing Chopped Kit, Sweet Kale Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 200kcal 5Protein 14Fat 13Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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