Easy Hummus Dressing

This delicious hummus dressing is the perfect healthy topping to get you craving vegetables! With just 5 nourishing ingredients and a whole lot of flavor, this easy salad dressing is tastier than store bought options… and just as quick to prepare!

Why it works

This creamy hummus dressing is quick, tasty, and THE salad dressing that made me stop buying store bought options.

You’ll love this dressing because it’s:

• Easy – all you need is 5-minutes and 5-ingredients to make it
• Blender-free – you don’t need any special equipment to make this dressing
• Customizable – you’ll never get tired of this recipe because it’s so easy to customize
• Creamy but not indulgent – this packs less fat than many traditional salad dressings without sacrificing satisfaction 
• Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free – and it can be made vegan too

Ingredient notes

You’ll need five simple ingredients to make this tasty hummus dressing: hummus, apple cider vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, and honey.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Hummus – this is what makes this dressing creamy. Use your favorite store bought hummus (flavored or plain) to keep things easy and weeknight-friendly. 
• Apple cider vinegar (ACV) – I like the flavor of ACV here, but you could also use fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar. 
• Garlic – freshly grated or minced garlic works best, but I don’t want you buying any new ingredients for this recipe. Feel free to use jarred garlic if you have it.
• Dijon mustard – mustard helps emulsify the ingredients to prevent separation. And it’s tasty!
• Honey or maple syrup – both work beautifully! You could also use sugar or any sweetener you enjoy.

How to make hummus salad dressing

To prepare this recipe, simply add your ingredients to a bowl, mason jar, or salad dressing shaker and mix! No blender, food processor, or mess required. 

Variations

One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s so easy to customize. With just a few tweaks or additions, you have a totally new flavor profile so salads never get boring!

Here are some hummus salad dressing variations I’ve tried and loved:

• Spicy – add 2 tsp of your favorite hot sauce
• Green goddess – add 1 tbsp of minced herbs like dill, chives, or parsley
• Caesar – add an extra clove of garlic and ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
• Italian – add 1 tsp of dried italian seasoning and 1 tbsp of chopped pepperoncini
• Roasted garlic – use roasted garlic hummus

Play with the proportions in this recipe to find what works best for you. Add more garlic, vinegar, or sweetener, and see what you like best.

How to serve hummus dressing

This incredible dressing is perfect for salads, bowls and dipping.

It pairs well with simple garden salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and sweet potato dishes. It also works as a tasty dip for easy veggies like baby carrots and cucumber slices. 

What are some good store bought hummus brands?

There’s so many delicious store bought hummus brands that would work perfectly in this dressing. Here are some brands and varieties I love:

• Caramelized onion and smoked paprika hummus by Sabra
• Roasted red pepper hummus by Fontaine Santé
• Beets and dill hummus by Sunflower Kitchen
• Hot chili za’atar hummus by Halvana
• Avocado hummus by Lantana

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