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Zesty Easy Hummus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

The tangy zest of this salad dressing is perfect for all kinds of salads, from naked greens to summery bean and grain main course salads and every raw veggie combo in between. This easy hummus vinaigrette salad dressing adds tasty protein to your salads too!

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Chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans are the base of traditional hummus. Chickpeas blended into a smooth puree with spicy garlic, fresh lemon juice, sesame tahini, and fruity olive oil–that’s hummus. It’s a Middle Eastern dip with a funny name.

This vinaigrette comes together in a jiffy, using either homemade or store-bought hummus. Try my homemade red lentil hummus which is ideal for easy hummus vinaigrette salad dressing.

Salad lightly dressed with Hummus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

When I’m not at home, I just use purchased hummus to make this dressing. It’s so easy! And different flavors of hummus will give your dressing a unique flavor.

It’s easy to make your own hummus from canned chickpeas/garbanzos. If you have a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, cook your own. Homecooked beans cost less and taste a whole lot better than canned.

Here’s how to cook garbanzo beans in the pressure cooker. 

More tasty salad dressings:

Mellow Miso Salad Dressing.

Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette.

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Zesty Hummus Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 129mg6%
Potassium 42mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

21 comments

  • Nancy loftis

    I made your chard appetizers Sunday night and they were great. Will do them again. So fun to keep up with you. Reply · 7 May, 2014

    • Letty

      Thanks Nancy. Great to hear your success with my recipes. Reply · 7 May, 2014

  • I am grateful for the abundance of fresh produce at our Santa Barbara farmers markets! (Including hummus) I will pick some up this saturday and make your Vinaigrette! I like Fork in the Road dogs too…
    Beautiful photo’s Letty! 😉 Reply · 7 May, 2014

    • Letty

      My <3 glows. Thanks for the gratefulness comments. Made channa masala from OSG cookbook last night! Quick and delish. Reply · 7 May, 2014

  • Patricia Constable

    I am grateful for MT, wild turkeys and the Big Hole River. Just got back on Mon. evening. We had great weather and lots of salads with good food while there. Back in Park City now. Be Well, Patricia Reply · 7 May, 2014

    • Letty

      Thanks Patricia! Isn’t grateful fun? Reply · 7 May, 2014

  • I have been thinking about how to do a hummus dressing recipe. Thanks for your sending this, Letty! Reply · 7 May, 2014

    • Letty

      Let me know how your vinaigrette comes out and which hummus you use. Reply · 7 May, 2014

  • Letty

    OK Kelley. Let’s do it. Just sent you an email. Reply · 7 May, 2014

  • I am grateful that I got to meet YOU at BTP2, and for the chance to chat! Reply · 10 May, 2014

    • Letty

      Thanks Dorothy! Reply · 10 May, 2014

  • It’s true those blogger events can be so inspiring. I probably should have gone to this one (as it was in my neck of the woods) but the stars didn’t align or I didn’t feel motivated– or something. But it looks like it was fun. GREG Reply · 10 May, 2014

  • Kelly

    Hummus made into a dressing, looking forward to trying this. Reply · 13 May, 2017

    • Thank you Kelly!! <3 Reply · 13 May, 2017

  • Gorgeous salad! I love everything about this recipe and if I can get over my fear of cooking with eggplant, I’m totally making it next week! Reply · 14 May, 2017

  • Maple syrup is delightful here! GREG Reply · 19 May, 2017

  • I just made this vinaigrette. I’m going to toss it with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, green beans, avocado, mint and parsley for lunch. GREG Reply · 19 May, 2017

    • Thanks Greg. I hope you enjoy it! Reply · 20 May, 2017

  • Lei

    This is so freaking delicious! I’ve made it twice now. Thank you! Reply · 2 May, 2019

    • Yay!!! I’m stoked that you love this dressing! Reply · 3 May, 2019

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