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Sumac Dressing

Jan 1, 2023 by Emily · Leave a Comment

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Sumac dressing is a fresh, light, and citrusy flavored salad dressing. Simple to make and adds a lot of flavor to your favorite salads.

Sumac dressing in a glass jar.
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Light and healthy sumac dressing. Perfect to use over many different salads.

Sumac dressing is a simple and delicious dressing that is ready in no time!

You could use this dressing on many different dishes. Such as on salads, or even grilled meats such as fish or chicken.

What is Sumac?

Sumac is a spice that is red in color. It is made from sumac berries.

Ground sumac on a marble benchtop.

Sumac is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Make this salad dressing in not time! It only takes about 5 minutes to make.
  • No cooking required, just place all ingredients in a food processor and blend.
  • Only 8 ingredients are used for this sumac dressing.

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients for sumac dressing.
  • Shallot or red onion: Roughly chopped.
  • Minced ginger
  • Minced garlic
  • Lime juice: You can also use lemon juice.
  • Maple syrup or honey
  • Ground sumac
  • Sea salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

This recipe makes 275 grams (9.70 ounces) of sumac dressing. This serves about 4 to 6 people.

The ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need.

Step One: Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend all ingredients together until they are smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Before and after blending sumac dressing in a food processor.
Left: before blending. Right: after blending.

Step Two: Remove from food processor and store in a jar with a lid or a glass jug.

Close up image of sumac dressing in a glass jar.

Cost To Make

Estimated cost = $4.17 for 6 serves, or $0.70 a serve.

Serving Suggestions

Use this dressing on salads, or grilled meats such as fish or chicken.

Storage

Store this sumac dressing in a sealed glass container or jar for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.

When you are ready to use, stir the dressing and then drizzle over your salad.

FAQ

What is sumac dressing made of?

This recipe for sumac dressing is made of shallots, ginger, garlic, lime juice, maple syrup, ground sumac, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

What does sumac taste like?

Sumac has a slight sour taste but is not overpowering. It can be described to taste like fresh lemon juice.

Sumac salad dressing in a jar.

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.

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Recipe

Sumac dressing in a glass jar.

Sumac Dressing

Light and healthy sumac dressing. Perfect to use over different salads or even on grilled meats. It's simple, tasty, and ready in no time!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 5 mins
ESTIMATED COST : $4.17 for 6 serves, or $0.70 a serve.
Course Salad
Servings 6 serves
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 75 grams (2.65 ounces) shallot or red onion roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup (60 grams, 2.12 ounces) lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
  • 1 teaspoons maple syrup or raw honey or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (7 grams, 0.25 ounces) ground sumac
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend all ingredients together until they are smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • Remove from food processor and store in a jar with a lid or a glass jug.

Notes

This recipe makes 275 grams (9.70 ounces) of sumac dressing. This serves about 4 to 6 people. The ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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