POPPY SEED DRESSING
1/3 cup oil
5 tablespoons granulated Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract *
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Pinch celery seed
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Whisk together everything but the mayonnaise. Add the mayonnaise and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Makes about 1 cup or 16 servings
* You may want to omit the orange extract if you're going to be using it in salads without fruit, but the flavor is subtle.
With granular Splenda:
Per Serving: 94 Calories; 10g Fat; trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carb
With liquid Splenda:
Per Serving: 92 Calories; 10g Fat; trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; .5g Net Carbs
I've never actually tasted real poppy seed dressing, but I think this tastes pretty good and went very well with my Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad.