Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

springtime on a plate

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

129
calories
7g
fat
19g
arbohydrates
1g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
51mg
sodium
Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Recipe Description

Enter this Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing salad! Vibrant, refreshing, and healthy, this delightful recipe tastes like springtime on a plate. Plus, the recipe comes together fast, so you can make it on a whim.

First, make the dressing. Just add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl or measuring jug and whisk to combine. This homemade dressing is what makes this salad special. It is sweet and savory and speckled with poppy seeds. Once ready, let the dressing stand for up to an hour. When ready to serve, combine the fruits and drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy! It’s amazing.  

To make the Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make dressing

    1 min
    Step 1 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon onion powder.

  2. 2

    Whisk in oil

    2 min
    Step 2 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Gradually whisk in ⅓ cup oil until incorporated.

  3. 3

    Add poppy seeds

    1h
    Step 3 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Stir in 1 teaspoon poppy seeds and let the dressing stand for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Combine fruits

    1 min
    Step 4 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    In a large bowl, combine cut into 1-½-inch cubes pineapple, 3 halved and sliced kiwis, and 2 cups halved strawberries.

  5. 5

    Dress salad

    1 min
    Step 5 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Whisk the dressing and pour it over the salad. Toss gently to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Fruit with Poppy Seed DressingStep 6 - Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Serve and enjoy!

This Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect springtime salad for all those strawberries, kiwis, and pineapple in a delicious sweet and savory poppy seed dressing. Give this recipe a try soon, and don’t forget to tag a photo #cookmerecipes on Instagram.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Emmy
March 2, 2025
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Awesome! Made this for a picnic and everyone raved about its fresh taste and the poppy seed dressing!

Gary
December 24, 2024
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Super tasty fruit

Amy Johnson
October 22, 2024
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I made this salad for a family picnic, and everyone loved it. The dressing is so refreshing and simple to make. It really brought a smile to my kids' faces! Definitely a recipe I'll use again for sure.

Eddie
April 8, 2024
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Man, this Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing is the bomb! Made it for a family picnic last weekend and everyone loved it. It’s super easy and tastes so fresh, just like spring. Can't wait to whip it up again!

Hannah Wright
February 28, 2024
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This Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing is simply great. I whipped it up for a picnic with my family, and everyone loved it. The dressing is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, and the fruits are so vibrant. It felt like spring on a plate and was super easy to make. Will definitely do it again!

Xandra Miller
February 28, 2024
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This salad is super yum! Made it for fam. Everyone loved it!

Timothy Clark
January 2, 2024
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I made this Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing for a sunny afternoon picnic. It was so simple to whip up and tasted incredibly fresh. The kids loved it, and I couldn't believe how well the dressing brought all the flavors together. A delightful recipe that I will make again!

Heather
November 21, 2023
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Simply delicious fruit!

Victoria Smith
November 8, 2023
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Fantastic! I made this fruit salad for my kids' playdate, and it was a huge hit. The dressing is so simple to whip up, yet it adds such a great flavor. Everyone wanted the recipe. I love how colorful and healthy it looks on the table. Definitely a new favorite.

Faye Johnson
October 5, 2023
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Wow, this Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing is a hit! I made it last week for a picnic, and everyone loved it. So easy to whip up, and the dressing is just delish! Totally made my day.

Vivi
October 3, 2023
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Super easy recipe

Uncle Joe
September 25, 2023
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This Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is simply great! Made it for a family picnic and it was a hit. I loved how quick it was to prepare, and the poppy seed dressing is so refreshing. My kids couldn't get enough of it. This will be a regular on our summer menus!

Ugo
September 9, 2023
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Man, this Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing is fire! Made it for a sunny day picnic with the fam. The kids devoured it in minutes. Super easy to whip up too! Totally gonna be a summer staple for us!

Tita
May 4, 2023
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¡Esta ensalada es una locura! Hice esta receta para una reunión con mis amigos el otro día, y todos se volvieron locos por ella. La salsa es super rica y la combinación de frutas es perfecta. Es tan fresquita, me recuerda al verano. ¡La repetiré sin duda!

Ulysses
December 16, 2022
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Superb summer salad! This fruit with poppy seed dressing was a hit at my picnic. I mixed it quickly and everyone loved it. Such a vibrant mix of flavors—perfect for sunny days. Can't wait to make it again!

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