Low Sugar Sumac Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warm spice, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to put it on absolutely everything. Sumac brings a fruity, almost wine-like tartness that pairs beautifully with apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice, so the flavor is bold without needing any sweetener to prop it up. The optional raw honey is the only source of sweetness in the entire recipe, and you can simply leave it out if you're keeping things completely free of added sugars — the dressing holds its own either way. Turmeric and ginger add a subtle earthiness and warmth that make this feel far more complex than a standard olive oil and vinegar situation. Watching the sumac steep and turn the vinegar a deep, jewel-toned burgundy is genuinely satisfying, and the slow drizzle of olive oil whisked into a smooth emulsion means you get a dressing that actually clings to your greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought dressings almost always sneak in sweeteners, so making this at home puts you fully in control of what goes on your plate.
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6 servings
- 3 tbsp ground sumac
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
Can be omittedraw honey
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sumac and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until the sumac softens and the liquid turns a deep burgundy.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, turmeric, ginger, and honey (if using) to the bowl and whisk until the salt dissolves.
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