Best 4 Hummus Salad Dressing Recipes

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Hummus is a delicious and versatile Middle Eastern dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It's a popular appetizer or snack, but it can also be used as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or marinade. This article provides three unique and flavorful hummus-based salad dressing recipes that are sure to elevate your salads to the next level.

The first recipe is a classic hummus dressing made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil. This dressing is creamy, tangy, and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of salads, from simple green salads to more complex salads with roasted vegetables or grilled meats.

The second recipe is a roasted red pepper hummus dressing made with roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. This dressing has a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor that will add a unique twist to your salads. It's perfect for salads with grilled chicken or fish, or salads with roasted vegetables.

The third recipe is a green goddess hummus dressing made with avocado, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. This dressing is creamy, rich, and herbaceous, and it's perfect for salads with grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, or fish. It's also a great dressing for grain bowls or buddha bowls.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile hummus-based salad dressings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

3-INGREDIENT HUMMUS SALAD DRESSING



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This 3-Ingredient Hummus Salad Dressing is perfect for a quick, easy, and tasty fix! Use it to top your favorite salad or veggie bowl.

Provided by Caitlin Shoemaker

Categories     Dressing

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup Garlic Hummus
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
Juice of ½ Lemon
2-4 tbsp Filtered Water

Steps:

  • Add the Hummus, Mustard, and Lemon Juice to a small bowl and mix with a spoon or fork until well-combined.
  • Add in water in 1 tbsp increments until your desired thickness is reached, then serve as desired! Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to one week.

HUMMUS SALAD DRESSING



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A diverse and delicious hummus dressing that can be altered to go with any salad type.

Provided by Tallgirl6234

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup hummus
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk hummus, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, water, vinegar, and garlic together in a small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add a few more drops of water if dressing is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 73.3 mg

HUMMUS PASTA SALAD



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This hummus pasta salad is a hearty side dish, but it could be a nice meatless main dish as well. Add the dressing while the pasta is still warm to allow the pasta to absorb some of the dressing. -Michelle Morrow, Newmarket, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (16 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
4 cups chopped fresh kale
2 medium lemons
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons tahini
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Greek olive juice
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Greek olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place garbanzo beans on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place kale in a large mixing bowl; massage until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add pasta. , Finely grate zest from 1 lemon. Cut lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. In a small bowl, whisk water, tahini, garlic, olive juice, lemon juice and zest, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in garbanzo beans, tomatoes and olives. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED PEPPER HUMMUS SALAD DRESSING



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I was at a loss for a healthy, tasty salad dressing, so I came up with this recipe. There's a lot of room to play around with this one.

Provided by reneeBcookin

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup prepared red pepper-flavored hummus
⅔ cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk hummus, milk, ranch dressing mix, parsley flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 772.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother dressing, use tahini that is at room temperature.
  • If you don't have lemon juice, you can use lime juice instead.
  • To make a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • For a more herby dressing, add a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
  • If you are using a blender, be sure to blend the dressing until it is smooth and creamy.

Conclusion:

Hummus salad dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your dressing smooth or chunky, spicy or mild, herby or tangy, there is a hummus salad dressing recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a new salad dressing to try, give hummus salad dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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