This hummus salad dressing is quick, easy, and delicious. Hummus dressing is the perfect salad dressing, pasta salad dressing, or vegetable dip! And only 5 simple ingredients!
I love dressing, dips, and sauces! And this hummus salad dressing is one of my favorite quick and easy vegan salad dressing recipes. This hummus dressing has 5 simple ingredients without using a blender. And it's the perfect dressing for a green salad, pasta salad, or vegetable dip. It's so delicious!
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Dressing Ingredients
- Red Wine Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is sharp and tangy; it has smokier notes and a fuller body than you'll find in white vinegar. It also lends a rosy hue to foods.
- Water: Water acts as an emulsifier in the absence of oil.
- Italian Seasoning: The blend of herbs present in Italian seasoning usually consists of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram, with other herbs and spices sometimes appearing.
- Garlic: I prefer using fresh garlic cloves for the best flavor.
- Lemon Juice: I prefer fresh lemon juice for dressings, sauces, and dips.
- Hummus: I chose oil-free regular, flavor hummus.
Dressing Ingredient Substitutions
- Balsamic vinegar is similar to red wine vinegar, with a bolder flavor.
- Herbs de Provence is similar to Italian seasoning.
- Use ⅛ teaspoon of garlic powder in place of each clove.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, try bottled lemon juice.
- Choose any hummus or flavored hummus for a unique flavor.
How to Make Hummus Salad Dressing
- Place all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together.
- Transfer the hummus salad dressing to a container.
- Refrigerate the dressing covered until ready to use it.
Hummus Salad Dressing Suggestions
This vegan dressing recipe is versatile for a variety of recipes.
- Chopped Vegan Greek Salad
- Greek Potato Salad
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad
- Kale Crunch Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Add to a baked potato or sweet potato.
- Serve as a vegetable dip.
- Marinate vegetables in the dressing.
- Make a tomato and cucumber salad and marinate in the dressing.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Hummus is a great way to add creaminess to a dressing! It also contains protein and fiber.
Hummus is both a carbohydrate and a protein.
No; many salad dressings contain animal products like dairy, eggs, and sometimes fish like anchovies.
Tips
- Using fresh lemons and garlic is better whenever possible.
- For a tip, when lemons and other citrus are in season, juice them and freeze them in ice cube trays, or I like Souper Cubes, which hold 2 Tablespoons of juice in each well of the tray.
- Choosing a flavored hummus gives the dressing a different flavor every time. Jalapeno cilantro hummus or red pepper hummus are a couple of ideas.
- The dressing stores well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
This oil-free hummus salad dressing is easy and simple to make. Try it on a green salad, in a pasta salad, or as a vegetable dip.
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📖 Recipe
Hummus Dressing
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Hummus I chose Oil-free, regular flavor
- 2 teaspooons Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use the dressing.
Notes
- Using fresh lemons and garlic is better whenever possible.
- For a tip, when lemons and other citrus are in season, juice them and freeze them in ice cube trays, or I like Souper Cubes, which hold 2 Tablespoons of juice in each well of the tray.
- Choosing a flavored hummus gives the dressing a different flavor every time. Jalapeno cilantro hummus or red pepper hummus are a couple of ideas.
- The dressing stores well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
Christine Mcmahan
Where do you find oil free hummus?
Thanks
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Christine, I like three different brands: Engine, Cava, and Oasis; all make oil-free hummus, or you could make your own. These brands are available at Kroger (Frys), Sprouts, and Whole Foods. I hope this helps.
Laurie A Jircitano
I would like to make this recipe. I do freeze lemon and lime juice but in 1 T. amounts. How much would you say the juice of 1 lemon is?
Kathy Carmichael
Hi Laurie, 1 medium lemon yields 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice.