Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

By Sarah-Lyn

This light, refreshing dressing is yummy over spinach and other types of salad greens, notes Sue Dannahower of Fort Pierce, Florida. The sweet-tart combination of honey, mustard, vinegar and citrus also accompanies fresh fruit nicely.

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons cold water
• 1-1/3 cups orange juice
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 4 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir in the orange juice, vinegar, mustard and honey. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in poppy seeds and salt. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (2 tablespoons) equals 26 calories, 0.55 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit.