Easy Honey Peach Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Capture the vibe of summer with this light, bright, and sweet dressing. Vibrant and delicate flavors combined, making it perfect for drizzling over salads or grilled vegetables. It gives your dishes all those summer “feels”.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: ~1.25 cup
- Category: vinaigrette, fresh peaches, summer salad, poppy seed dressing
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: vinaigrette, fresh peaches, summer salad, poppy seed dressing
Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 large peach, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup peach vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves *optional
Instructions
- In the bowl of a 4-cup food processor, add the shallots and peaches and process for 15-25 seconds or until the shallots and peaches are all broken down. Add the rest of the ingredients except the poppy seeds. Process for about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Scrape and process for an additional 15 seconds, or until the mixture is fully emulsified. Add in the poppy seeds and stir to combine.
- Transfer to a jar with a lid and either use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.