Xanthan Gum Free Sumac Vinaigrette
Bright, tangy, and layered with warm spice, this sumac vinaigrette is the kind of dressing that makes you want to pour it on everything. The ground sumac blooms in apple cider vinegar before the rest of the ingredients come together, creating a deep burgundy base with a fruity, almost citrusy bite that pairs beautifully with the fresh lemon juice. Turmeric and ginger add gentle warmth without overpowering, and a touch of raw honey rounds out the acidity if you want a slightly softer finish. Many store-bought dressings rely on stabilizers and thickeners to hold their texture, but here the slow drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil whisked into the acidic base creates a naturally emulsified dressing — no additives needed. It comes together in minutes and keeps well in a jar, ready to shake and drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls whenever you need it. Clean, bold, and completely free of anything unnecessary.
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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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