Sumac Vinaigrette to add a piquant zing

Our Sumac Vinaigrette, with its piquant flavour, will have you hooked after the first time you try it. Great on green salads, tomato salads and drizzled on grilled meats or fish. 

What is Sumac

Though popular in middle eastern cooking it originates from subtropical climates such as Africa and North America. 

It comes from fruit of the sumac or sumach flower and is a member of the cashew family.

What does sumac taste like?

Sumac has a deep purple red hue with a piquant lemony flavour but is milder and a little fruitier than lemon.

What does sumac go with?

A great spice to use in salads, on roasted veggies or grilled meat, poultry or fish. Also great sprinkled on hummus, sprinkled on pita or in falafel. I also use it in my za’atar blend. 

Where can I find sumac 

You will find it in the spice aisle of most supermarkets or speciality spice shops. However, you can replace it with lemon zest (1 teaspoon sumac with 2 teaspoons lemon zest).

What Can I Use It On?

• A great vinaigrette for tomato salads.
• Leafy and sturdy green salads such as lettuce varieties or kale.
• Bean and chickpea salads.
• Roasted vegetable salads such as eggplant and roasted pepper.
• As a marinade for steak, poultry or fish. 
• Sensational with meat skewers.

Ingredients Needed

How to Make It

1. Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a glass jar or sealed container and season.
2. Shake well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
3. Store in the fridge in a sealed glass container and it should last for approximately one week. 

How Much Does It Make?

This recipe makes just over half cup, approximately nine tablespoons. This is enough Vinaigrette for one salad that serves four people.

How Long Can I Store It For?

Your sumac vinaigrette should last approximately one week if you keep,it in a sealed glass container in the fridge. 
Bring it to room temperature and shake well before serving.

We Have Used It It On

Lebanese Salad

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Sumac Vinaigrette

Our Sumac Vinaigrette with its piquant flavour will have you hooked after the first time you try it. Great on green salads, tomato salads and drizzled on grilled meats and fish. 

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level

Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: homemade dressing, lemon, sumac

Difficulty: Easy

Diet: Suits all diets and eating styles

Servings: 9 tablespoons

Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp sumac
• ¼ tsp chilli powder
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Metric – Imperial

Instructions

• Place all dressing ingredients in a glass jar or sealed container and season.
• Shake well to combine, taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
• Store in the fridge in a sealed glass container and it should last for approximately one week.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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