Easy Hummus Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Hummus Dressing
Description
The salad dressing combines hummus with water, sugar, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard mixed until smooth and uniform. The water adjusts the texture, making the dressing pourable without thinning the hummus base too much. Sugar balances the acidity of lemon juice, while cumin adds an earthy warmth. Olive oil contributes richness, and Dijon mustard introduces a subtle tang and slight heat.
The resulting dressing has a creamy consistency and a rounded flavor profile combining savory, tangy, and mildly sweet notes. It can be used to dress leafy greens, grain bowls, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables or bread. The recipe advises preparation in a small container or jar and storage in the refrigerator for up to a week, maintaining freshness.
Adjusting the amount of water can create thicker or thinner dressings based on preference. Taste testing and modifying the levels of sweetness or acidity allows customization. Using fresh, high-quality ingredients like fresh lemon juice and good hummus improves the overall flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of water
- ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, mix the water, sugar, hummus, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and dijon mustard until fully combined and smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Adjust the water quantity to achieve your preferred dressing thickness, thicker or thinner as desired.
- Taste the dressing after mixing and modify sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients, especially fresh lemon juice and good-quality hummus, for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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