Sumac Dressing (Vinaigrette or Creamy)

Sumac salad dressing in a small jar with a spoon and lemon wedge.

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Sumac Dressing (Vinaigrette or Creamy)

Sumac salad dressing is an easy, tangy, citrusy vinaigrette that adds color and bright aroma to anything it touches. It blends Persian and Mediterranean flavors into an elevated lemon vinaigrette recipe you’ll want to keep on hand. The simple addition of tahini or nut butter makes a dreamy creamy sumac dressing to use on your favorite greens or use as a sauce or dip.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauces, Dressings and Dips

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Method: No cook

Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo, Whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil extra virgin, high quality
2 tablespoons sumac
1 lemon juiced
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon sweetener of choice see Notes for best options
¼ teaspoon allspice

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a jar.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously until ingredients are thoroughly mixed and emulsified.
If you don’t have a shaker jar, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk.

Notes

Best sweetener to use

Use a powdered alternative sweetener like Swerve Confectioners or dissolve granulated alternative sweeteners in some hot water before adding to the other ingredients, as they won’t dissolve well on their own. Monkfruit drops or liquid stevia or erythritol are great options. If you don’t follow a low-carb diet, maple syrup is highly recommended as a natural sweetener for this dressing and is FODMAP-friendly. Honey is a delicious paleo option.

Variations

Add garlic or shallot – if you don’t follow a low-FODMAP diet, mince and sauté 1 garlic clove or half a small shallot in olive oil until soft and add to the dressing.
Use orange juice in place of lemon – orange will add more sweetness and a different flavor, but goes incredibly well with sumac. I recommend using the juice of 1 tangerine. This option will add a few carbs to the dressing.
Make it creamy – my favorite variation! Add a tablespoon of tahini, cashew butter or almond butter and whisk into the dressing. This will also help the sumac remain in suspension in the dressing and add a slight nutty flavor. I absolutely adore a creamy sumac dressing!

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