High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Sumac Vinaigrette
Bottled dressings are one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup hides, tucked between "natural flavors" and "spices" on an ingredient list you almost need a magnifying glass to read. This vinaigrette sidesteps all of that with a short, honest lineup of pantry staples you can actually pronounce. The star is ground sumac, a tangy, berry-forward spice that blooms beautifully when it soaks in apple cider vinegar for just five minutes, turning the liquid a stunning deep burgundy before a drop of oil even enters the picture. Fresh lemon juice and grated garlic sharpen the flavor, while turmeric and ginger add a warm, earthy depth that makes this feel far more complex than the effort involved. A slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked in at the end creates a lightly emulsified dressing that clings to greens instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A touch of raw honey is entirely optional but rounds out the acidity beautifully if you want a hint of sweetness on your own terms. Keep a jar in the fridge and shake it before each use — it's the kind of dressing that makes you actually look forward to a salad.
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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)
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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