This easy hummus dressing is made with simple ingredients in just a couple of minutes! It’s a flavor filled topping for your salads or veggie bowls.
I love making my own oil-free and low-fat salad dressings. Most of my dressings require blending things in a high speed blender, but not this hummus dressing.
This salad dressing comes together in just a few minutes by shaking the ingredients together in a mason jar or even whisking them in a small bowl. It’s a great way to use up leftover hummus. And this hummus salad dressing recipe is dairy-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
My family used to love the hummus dressing that was sold at Trader Joe’s. This dressing was discontinued years ago, so I don’t exactly remember the taste. But this creamy hummus dressing is so delicious, I don’t miss that one any more.
It’s perfect for when you need a dressing at the last minute, but this creamy salad dressing is one you’ll want to make frequently. And it’s easy to double or triple the recipe.
This WFPB salad dressing is creamy, nutritious, and so delicious! I love drizzling it over salads, roasted veggies, and grain bowls. It pairs well with my Oil Free Falafel on a mezze platter, in a salad, or in a wrap.
Ingredients for this hummus dressing recipe
- Oil-free hummus – I like to use a homemade hummus for this recipe. My Oil Free Hummus or my Roasted Garlic Hummus are delicious options, but feel free to use your favorite hummus.
- Dijon mustard – adds a subtle tang and additional creaminess to the recipe. You can substitute with yellow mustard or spicy mustard.
- Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled will also work. You can also use apple cider vinegar, if you like.
- Maple syrup – to add a bit of sweetness and balance the acidity of the dressing.
- Onion powder and Black pepper – for additional flavor.
- Water – enough to thin to your desired consistency
How to make this salad dressing
This hummus dressing couldn’t be easier to make!
Just put all the ingredients in a jar, put the lid on, and give it a shake until it is combined. This method is great for easy cleanup, since there’s no need to dirty a blender or food processor.
For the best consistency, start with just a little water and add more until you reach your desired consistence.
Taste the dressing and add additional lemon juice or salt to taste.
Variations
Feel free to experiment by adding fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, a touch of lemon zest for extra zing, or even a dash of hot sauce if you’re feeling adventurous.
You can also vary the flavor of the hummus for a different hummus salad dressing taste. How about roasted red pepper hummus or spicy hummus?
Serving suggestions
- Serve it over salad. It’s especially good on greek salad and falafel salads.
- Use this creamy dressing for a pasta salad dressing.
- Drizzel it over Roasted Veggies or baked tofu.
- Reduce the amount of water and use as a dipping sauce for raw veggies.
- Use it in pitas and wraps.
Frequently asked questions
Store this dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Most store-bought hummus contains oil, but a couple of oil-free brands are Cedar’s Fat & Oil Free Original and Oasis Zero Fat Original.
Other Salad Dressings
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
- Creamy Garlic Dressing
- Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing
- Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Vegan Caesar Dressing
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Easy Hummus Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup oil-free hummus
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water or enough to thin to your preference
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small jar. Seal the jar with a lid and shake to mix.
- Taste and add more salt or pepper to taste.
