posted by Becky 02-10-100 2:00 PM 
 
Poppy Seed Salad Dressing 
  
2/3 cup white distilled vinegar 
2 tsp. finely grated onion 
1 cup sugar 
2 tsp. dry mustard 
2 tsp. salt 
2 cup vegetable oil 
3 tbsp. poppy seeds 
Combine the vinegar, onion, sugar, mustard and salt in a bowl. Stir vigorously with a wire whisk until sugar, mustard and salt are dissolved.  
 
Continue whisking while pouring in the oil in a slow, thin stream. Continue beating until the dressing is smooth and thick.  
Stir in the poppy seeds, then taste and adjust seasonings as desired. 
Maybe be tightly covered and refrigerated for 6 to 10 days. 
 
Source: Time Life American Regional Cookbook 
  
 
  
Poppy Seed Dressing 
  
3/4 cup sugar 
1/3 cup cider vinegar 
1 tsp. salt 
1 tsp. dry mustard 
1 tsp. finely chopped green onion 
1 cup vegetable oil 
1 tbsp. poppy seeds 
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a blender and process until well mixed. Turn blender on high, gradually add the oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover and chill. 
Makes 2 cups. 
Source: America's Best Recipes, 1998 
 
  
Poppy Seed Dressing 
  
1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup vinegar 
2 tsp. salt 
2 tsp. dry mustard 
2 cup oil (Wesson preferrred) 
1 small grated onion 
1/8 cup poppy seeds 
1 - 2 drops red food coloring 
Beat first 4 ingredients in a blender or with a mixer. Add remaining ingredients, stir and chill. 
Makes 1 quart.