This salad dressing goes really well with almost any salad, or even simply on chopped lettuce. I got this recipe from my boyfriend’s family, who have been using it for years. It is tangy and super flavourful!

Sumac is a Middle-Eastern spice made from the berries of the sumac plant. It is usually used to introduce some tartness to a dish because it is tangy and lemony. Its deep purple colour makes it a very beautiful addition to many dishes, and makes this vinaigrette a pretty light purple.

Yield: 4 servings | Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1/4 medium onion
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sumac
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon dried mint

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender (I use a Magic Bullet). Pulse until fully incorporated.
2. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. If the ingredients separate, whisk or vigorously shake the container to mix them again.

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