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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » International » Middle Eastern » Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing

    Published: Mar 15, 2022 | Last Updated On: Mar 16, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing

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    Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing is a healthy and delicious salad dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes. Use it as a dressing for salads or drizzle over grilled chicken or fish. Here is how to make it.

    Here are some more dressing recipes that you can try for your salads – Lemon Pepper Dressing, Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing, Green Goddess Salad Dressing, Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing, Mango Salad Dressing and Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing.

    Sumac vinaigrette served in a bowl.
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    • What Is Sumac
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    About This Recipe

    Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette is a healthy and delicious Mediterranean-style salad dressing that comes together in under 5 minutes.

    This bright and fresh dressing has a piquant flavor to it which will surely perk up the taste of your simple salad.

    Not only as a dressing, but you can use this versatile sumac vinaigrette in many other ways. I have listed a few ideas in the post below.

    What Is Sumac

    Sumac is a middle eastern spice that comes from the sumac fruit or flower. It has a deep purple-red hue and a piquant lemony flavor. It is milder and fruitier in taste as compared to lemons.

    This spice is very popular in middle eastern cooking. It is an essential ingredient to make a Zaatar spice blend, Lebanese garlic sauce, or sumac onions.

    Ingredients & Variations

    Lemon – Use only freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste. Fresh lemon juice has a very refreshing flavor that cannot be matched with bottled ones.

    To make the dressing even more refreshing, add a little lemon zest to it.

    You can also replace lemon juice with red wine vinegar.

    Sumac – You can easily get ground sumac in the spice section of your local grocery stores. You can also order it online.

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use the best quality extra-virgin olive oil.

    Others – This dressing also requires chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. You can adjust the seasonings depending upon your taste.

    Instead of garlic powder, you can use fresh garlic cloves. Pass them through a garlic press or mince using a sharp knife before adding.

    If you feel the taste of the lemon sumac dressing is too sour and puckery, then add a little honey or maple syrup to balance it.

    You can also add pomegranate molasses or dijon mustard to the dressing for a taste change. Dried or fresh herbs like parsley, basil, etc can also be added to it.

    Usage Suggestions

    Use it as a dressing for your salads, especially fattoush salad, chicken tawook salad, green beans, fava beans, red peppers, chickpeas, or tomato-based salads. It is a perfect dressing to use for summer salads as well.

    Drizzle this simple vinaigrette over roasted or grilled veggies, chicken, or other meat recipes.

    Use it as a marinade for steak, chicken, fish or other meat.

    Storage Suggestions

    Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette will last for a week when stored in an airtight glass container in the fridge.

    Bring it to room temperature and shake well before every use.

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    Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing is a healthy and delicious salad dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes. Use it as a dressing for salads or drizzle over grilled chicken or fish. Here is how to make it.

    Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

    Mediterranean Lemon Sumac Vinaigrette Dressing is a healthy and delicious salad dressing that comes together in just 5 minutes. Use it as a dressing for salads or drizzle over grilled chicken or fish. Here is how to make it.
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    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: American, Middle Easten
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 4 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 tablespoon ground sumac
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
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    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
    • Shake well to combine.
    • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
    • Store in the fridge in an airtight glass container for up to a week. Shake well before use.

    Notes

    If you feel the taste of the dressing is too sour and puckery, then add a little honey or maple syrup to balance it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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