This simple hummus salad dressing comes together in about a minute. Just mix the ingredients in a bowl and drizzle over a salad or buddha bowl. This hummus dressing recipe is perfect for quick lunches and meal prep!
I love making my own oil-free/low-oil salad dressings but I don't always have the time or energy to get out my blender. Sometimes I just want a super quick dressing I can whisk together in less than 1 minute. And that, friends, was the inspiration for this Hummus Dressing!
Not only is this WFPB dressing quick and easy, but it's flavorful, creamy, and delicious! I love drizzling it over salads, buddha bowls, and roasted veggies. As a bonus, this recipe is high in protein but low in fat, making it ideal for a light meal.
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You'll love this Hummus Salad Dressing recipe because it's:
- Quick & Easy
- Vegan / Vegetarian
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- Gluten-Free
- WFPB
- Oil-free
- Creamy & Delicious!
Why does this recipe make such a small amount?
I created this recipe to be easy enough to whip up for a quick lunch. You can easily double or triple the recipe for a larger quantity.
Where can I get oil-free hummus?
If you want to keep this recipe oil-free you will need to use oil-free hummus. I make my own following this easy oil-free hummus recipe.
If you prefer to use store-bought hummus but still want to keep it oil-free, be sure to check the label. There are a few brands of oil-free hummus, like Oasis Mediterranean and a few others, but you'll have to check your local grocery store for availability.
If neither of those options appeals to you, don't sweat it! Even if you do use a store-bought brand of hummus with oil, this salad dressing will still have less oil than a typical oil-based dressing.
Can I use other hummus flavors?
I have only tested this recipe with regular hummus, but I imagine roasted red pepper or herby hummus would also taste great!
Ingredients
- Oil-free hummus: You can either make your own, or buy oil-free hummus. Alternatively, you could use any type of hummus you have on hand.
- red wine vinegar
- dried oregano: dried basil, marjoram, or Italian herbs would also be nice.
- salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- water: This will help thin out the dressing to reach the right consistency.
Variations
- Mix things up and try this recipe with a variety of hummus flavors like roasted red pepper or green goddess.
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except the water and mix together until smooth.
- Add water in small increments (about ¼ teaspoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste to adjust seasonings and serve right away, or store for later.
How to serve
Serve this Greek-style hummus dressing with a buddha bowl or salad. It would also taste great drizzled over grilled veggies. Keep it thick for a lovely vegetable dip.
Can I make it ahead?
Sure! It comes together in just a few minutes but there's certainly no disadvantage to making it ahead, especially if you are meal prepping for the week.
How to store
- Store leftover hummus dressing in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Hummus Dressing / Oil-Free Greek Dressing
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Oil-free hummus
- 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients *except the water* to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add water in small increments (about ¼ teaspoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste to adjust seasonings. Serve and enjoy right away or store for later.
Notes
- You can substitute regular hummus for oil-free hummus.
- Each brand of hummus will have a different consistency. That's why I suggest starting with a small amount of water and adding in increments until you reach the consistency you want.
Nutrition
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Erin Luense says
As a nervous cook, and rule follower, I would love to have measurements in addition to ingredients 🙂
Julianne Lynch says
Hi Erin, All of the measurements are in the recipe card.
Sarah Coderre says
Delicious & simple. This recipe makes a delicious dressing that's a little different. I looked for this recipe to use up my left over Hummus with paprika flavour.
Julianne Lynch says
Great! I'm so glad you liked it!
Leah says
This was ridiculously easy to make and it was so yummy!!
Cindy says
Very good! I do substitute balsamic vinegar for the red wine vinegar.
Julianne Lynch says
That works! So glad you liked it!
Melissa says
Love this quick, easy, flavorful dressing! Of course it is delicious on a dinner salad, but it really elevates a simple side salad as well. Thank you for the recipe!
Julianne Lynch says
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you liked it!
Jackie says
My family loved this recipe, for either a salad or a Mediterranean chicken wrap. My hummus was not oil free, I used chicken broth instead of water to thin, and added a little agave syrup.
Julianne Lynch says
I'm so glad you liked the recipe.