For creamy, flavorful salads, try this easy trick.

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Im a devotedhummusfan.

If the party needs a dip, I bring hummus.

Bowl of salad topped with hummus salad dressing, and in the surroundings, a bowl of hummus salad dressing on a white coaster and a pink table napkin

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If the sandwich is dry, I add a swipe of hummus.

If my daughter is hungry, I whip out a container of hummus.

Bonus: With a small amount of tweaking, it also makes agreat salad dressing.

Bowls of hummus salad dressing ingredients (hummus, olive oil, minced garlic, minced parsley, ground cumin - each in it’s own bowl), cloves of garlic, lemon wedges, and a sprig of parsley, all on a wooden tray

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Hummus Is My Salad Dressing Secret Ingredient

How did I start using hummus as a salad dressing?

It was a trick born from necessity.

One night, I was making a big Mediterranean-style salad.

Bowl of hummus salad dressing, a halved lemon, a bowl of hummus, and parsley

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I considered making my traditional red wine vinaigrette but remembered I had hummus that needed to be consumed.

Why not turn hummus into salad dressing?

I pulled the hummus from the refrigerator and got to work, adding ingredients and tasting as I went.

Below youll see the method to my madness.

Use it as a guideline, but experiment with flavors and combinations that you and your family enjoy.

Youll never look at a hummus container the same way again.

That makes your job of turning it into a dressing simple.

Typically a little liquid or oil along with citrus juice or vinegar is all you need.

Any other additions are just a bonus.

One of my favorite things to do is to make a pita salad.

Top with a generous drizzle of hummus dressing and serve!