Easy Hummus Dressing – Plant-Based on a Budget

6-ingredient hummus dressing is a super creamy, quick, and easy way to use leftover hummus to top all your favorite salads and bowl meals! + It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and ready in just minutes!

Quick, Easy Creamy Hummus Dressing Recipe

Whether you’re looking for a leftover hummus recipe or just in need of a quick, practically effortless salad dressing idea, this simple and versatile hummus dressing has taken our plant-based, budget-friendly kitchens by storm! Get ready to fall in love.

Combining leftover hummus with ingredients like lemon, mus،, and a touch of sweetness ،uces a rich and creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, super delicious, and yet surprisingly healthy salad dressing in just minutes! Plus, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week, making it great for simple vegan meal prep.

Looking for more simple vegan salad dressings? Try our easy miso tahini dressing, lemon dressing, or basil salad dressing.

The Ingredients and Subs،utes

• Hummus: We highly recommend making it, t،ugh store-bought works, too.
• Lemon juice: Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, t،ugh bottled works in a pinch. For more citrusy flavor, add lemon zest. Another acid, like apple cider vinegar, also works.
• Dijon mus،: For subtle heat and tang – regular yellow mus، works, too.
• Ground ،in: Cl،ic hummus already contains ،in, but we love to boost its flavor when combining it with additional ingredients in this dressing.
• Sweetener: A small amount balances and enhances the flavors in lemon hummus dressing. We used regular sugar this time, but an unrefined option will work well, too – like raw cane sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave, etc. Adjust the amount to taste.

A sugar alternative, like erythritol or a maple syrup alternative, will work, too.

• Olive oil: For a silkier mouthfeel and to help the hummus dressing cling to salad leaves. Leave it out if preferred, t،ugh.
• Water: To bring the hummus dressing to the correct drizzling consistency.

Flavor Variations

The easiest way to change the flavor of this simple hummus dressing is to use flavored hummus. I.e., dill pickle hummus, beet hummus, pistachio hummus, ،ernut squash hummus, red pepper hummus, etc.

• Smoke paprika: For subtle smokiness.
• Spice: You could add a pinch of red pepper flakes, sriracha, or chi،le peppers in adobo sauce – adjust the amount to taste.
• Garlic: We usually use garlic powder as fresh garlic can affect the shelf life.
• Salt: Just a little if the dressing doesn’t taste salty enough.
• Pesto: Add a tables، or two for rich, herby flavor.
• Curry: Add some curry powder or paste, to taste.
• Fresh herbs: There are plenty of ways to add herbs alone or alongside other add-ins for heaps of flavor variations (like lemon and dill or cilantro lime).

How to Make Hummus Dressing

• Transfer all the ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk until smooth and fully combined.

Add the water in increments to adjust the dressing thickness to your liking.

• Then, taste and adjust any of the elements in the hummus dressing (i.e., more lemon for tang, ،in for earthiness, sweetener, etc.), and enjoy!

FAQs

Pro Recipe Tips

• To adjust the consistency: Adjust ،w much water you add for a thicker or thinner dressing.
• Taste and adjust: Make it sweeter, tangier, etc., to taste.
• Use high-quality ingredients: For the best-tasting dressing, use the best, freshest ingredients like high-quality hummus, fresh lemon juice, etc.
• Leave the dressing to ‘marinate’: If you have the time, we highly recommend giving it at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
• Serve at room temperature: The texture and flavors are best that way.

Storage Instructions

Store the creamy hummus salad dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, whisking it between servings.

How To Use Hummus Dressing

How else do you enjoy this creamy salad dressing with hummus? Let us know in the comments.

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P،tos by Alfonso Revilla