Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sumac Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warm spice, this vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on everything. Sumac brings a fruity, almost citrusy tartness that blooms beautifully when it soaks into apple cider vinegar for just a few minutes — watch the liquid turn that gorgeous deep burgundy and you'll know something special is happening. A hit of fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, turmeric, and ginger round things out into a dressing that feels complex without requiring any complicated technique. For anyone avoiding preservatives like nitrates and nitrites, bottled dressings can be a minefield of additives and stabilizers hiding in the ingredient list. This one is built entirely from whole, recognizable pantry staples — nothing processed, nothing cured, nothing that requires a label decoder. The slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking is what creates that satisfying, slightly thickened emulsion that clings to greens instead of sliding right off. A touch of raw honey is optional but adds just enough sweetness to balance the acidity if you want it. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week.
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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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