Poppy Seed Dressing

• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 TBSP. onion
• 1/4 -1/3 tsp. mustard powder
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1 TBSP. poppy seeds

In a blender put vinegar, sugar, onion, mustard powder and salt. Blend together at high speed. Turn blender to medium speed, while blender is running add oil in a continuous stream until emulsified. Turn off blender, add poppy seeds. Blend til just mixed in.

This is the dressing from the RS Christmas party. The salad was Spring Mix, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and pecans. You can also use spinach or a combination of the two.