Easy Hummus Dressing
This Easy Hummus Dressing blends hummus with water, sugar, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to create a smooth, tangy sauce. Its creamy texture and mild spice make it suitable for salads or as a dip, providing a flavorful way to add moisture and seasoning to dishes. It stores well refrigerated and can be adjusted in consistency and flavor to taste.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% 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.