Poppy Seed Dressing

1/2 C sugar

1/3 C vinegar or lemon juice

1 T grated onion

1 t salt

1 t dry mustard

1 C salad oil

1 T poppy seed

In small bowl with mixer at medium speed beat sugar, vinegar, onion, salt and mustard until well mixed. Continue beating, gradually adding oil in a thin stream. Beat until thick and smooth. Stir in poppy seed. Cover, refrigerate until serving time at least 1 1/2 hours. Stir well before serving over fruit or tossed green salad. (Makes 1 1/2 C)