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Tangy, spice-forward oil-based salad dressing
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Sumac salad dressing (30 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 1.6 mg of Vitamin E covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
108
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
10.8g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 1% · Fat 90%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (half) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 162 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (extra large) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 864 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Sumac salad dressing is usually made with olive oil, ground sumac, lemon juice or vinegar, and salt. Garlic, herbs, or a little sweetener may appear in some versions, but the defining flavor comes from sumac’s tart, fruity tang.
Whisk ground sumac with lemon juice or vinegar and salt, then slowly whisk in olive oil. Letting it sit briefly before dressing the salad helps the sumac flavor bloom. Taste it before serving and adjust the acidity to suit your ingredients.
Sumac salad dressing tastes tangy, citrusy, and slightly fruity, with a savory spice note. Sumac itself is not a chili pepper, so the dressing is not inherently hot; add chili separately if you want heat.
Sumac salad dressing works especially well with tomato, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and leafy greens. Its sharpness also complements chickpea salads and grilled vegetables, where a rich or mild ingredient benefits from a bright, acidic dressing.
Keep homemade sumac salad dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Dressings containing fresh garlic or herbs are best used promptly; discard the dressing if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, sumac salad dressing can work as a quick marinade for vegetables or chicken. Its acidity adds flavor, but it does not need a long marinating time; drain excess dressing before cooking, and never reuse marinade that touched raw meat.
Whisk the oil into the acidic ingredients gradually to help sumac salad dressing emulsify. A small spoonful of mustard can make the mixture more stable. Even then, separation is normal, so shake or whisk the dressing again before serving.
Yes, you can make sumac salad dressing with less oil by mixing sumac and lemon juice with a little water, or by using plain yogurt for a creamy version. The flavor and texture will differ from the classic oil-based dressing.
Lemon zest with a little lemon juice can provide some of the tartness in sumac salad dressing when sumac is unavailable. It will not fully reproduce sumac’s fruity, gently astringent flavor, so start with a small amount and taste.
No. Sumac salad dressing centers on sumac, oil, and an acidic ingredient, while za’atar dressing uses za’atar, a herb-and-spice blend that often contains sumac, sesame, and herbs. Za’atar gives the dressing a more herbal, nutty taste.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.56mg · 10% DV
Vitamin K
9.6µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
1.2mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.33mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sumac salad dressing pairs oil with sumac, the tart, deep-red spice used widely in Turkish and Middle Eastern cooking. Depending on the recipe, lemon juice or vinegar may add further brightness. Its tangy, spice-forward flavour brings a lively contrast to fresh ingredients without needing a creamy base.
Drizzle it over leafy salads, chopped tomato and cucumber, or salads made with grains and beans; it also works as a finishing dressing for roasted vegetables. The oil makes it energy-dense, with 36 g of fat per 100 g, so a little can go a long way. For a lighter coating, thin it with lemon juice or water and toss the salad just before serving.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.