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13 Comments · May 16, 2018

Dill Pickle Hummus

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This simple vegan dill pickle hummus requires just five ingredients (plus s + p). Chickpeas are blended until smooth along with pickle juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then, chopped dill pickles are folded into the mix. This tangy, zesty hummus is excellent slathered over crusty french bread.

Dill Pickle Hummus

Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a friend in which we realized we were two of the select few people in the world who love to drink pickle juice straight from the jar.

Any other pickle juice drinkers out there?

Something about that zippy, vinegary tang draws me in for actual sips (sometimes gulps) of the salty, briny, pickled liquid.

Clearly, I have a thing for pickles.

But for some reason, this recipe idea sat untouched on my "to test" list for nearly three years. I'm not sure why it took me this long to get around to it—you would have thought pregnancy would have given me the final kick of pickle inspiration—but regardless, the time has come and it was so worth the wait.

Dill Pickle Hummus

This dip combines everything I love about hummus (creamy, protein-packed, spreadable, simple) with everything I love about pickles (see above pickle-y adjectives—e.g., briny, tangy, zippy).

It's good meets good in dip form.

To make it, you'll need just five ingredients (plus a little salt and pepper):

Canned chickpeas (or freshly cooked if you're feeling fancy).

Pickle juice.

Tahini.

Garlic.

Pickles.

Dill Pickle Hummus

To make this simple dill pickle hummus, you'll add chickpeas to a food processor along with pickle juice, tahini, a clove of garlic, salt, and pepper.

To make a super smooth hummus, pop the chickpeas out of their skins one-by-one. This step adds about 10 minutes but is well worth the small hassle.

While the hummus base processes, dice a half cup of small dill pickles. I recommend using cornichons—their tiny size means their seeds are even tinier. Plus, they're exceptionally tangy and lend a pickle flavor to the hummus that *POPS*. Alternatively, you can use baby dill pickles.

Once the pickles are diced, fold them into the hummus base. And that's it.

Dill Pickle Hummus

I recommend serving this easy vegan hummus with sliced french bread, crackers, and veggie sticks!

Dill Pickle Hummus

Dill Pickle Hummus
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3.8 from 5 votes

Dill Pickle Hummus

This simple vegan dill pickle hummus requires just five ingredients (plus s + p). Chickpeas are blended until smooth along with pickle juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then, chopped dill pickles are folded into the mix. This tangy, zesty hummus is excellent slathered over crusty french bread.
Course Hummus, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Ashley

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup cornichon pickle juice (straight from the jar)
  • 2–3 tablespoons runny/pourable tahini or more to taste
  • 1–2 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or more to taste (will depend on the brand of cornichons you use as some are saltier than others)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup cornichons (i.e., baby sour dill pickles), diced

Instructions

  • For extra creamy hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas by "popping" them between your pointer finger and thumb. Discard the skins.
  • Add the chickpeas, pickle juice, tahini, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process for 2–3 minutes or until completely smooth. (See note*)
  • Transfer the hummus to a small bowl, and stir in the pickles.
  • Serve alongside a snack pairing of your choice, and refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

*As written, this hummus is oil-free. If you find it to be too dry after processing, I recommend adding a generous drizzle of high-quality olive oil and processing again to incorporate.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:20 am

    always looking for fun and unique hummus flavors!

    Reply
  2. June says

    May 16, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    These photos are remarkable! I seriously need to try this one! Thx for finally getting around to this one.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 16, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you, June!! Such kind words. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Denise says

    May 17, 2018 at 12:32 am

    I'm intrigued but can you list the exact pickles you used? I think the tastes vary by type and brand.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 18, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      I used Whole Foods Cornichons. Maille Cornichons also work well.

      Reply
  4. Celeste Jackson says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:53 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at "Pickle" Oh my gosh, this is soooo delicious! Definitely my new favorite hummus!

    Reply
  5. Adrienne says

    June 25, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    3 stars
    When I first learned how to make hummus, it was served with jalapeno dill pickles which I cannot find anymore. They were, easily, my all-time favorite hummus conveyance method. My husband asked me to make this version for him and since I make hummus very regularly with a consistent track record I re-read the recipe a few times because I felt like I was missing something. This hummus recipe, as is, is incredibly bland and dry, even after adding the pickles. It is missing two primary ingredients of basic hummus: olive oil and lemon juice. The amount of tahini is also miniscule. Too much tahini makes it taste like peanut butter but this little amount of tahini made it far too paste-like. Fortunately, the adjustments were easy to make and I think he'll be pleased with the result.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      June 25, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Hi, Adrienne! I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the recipe as written. Everyone's tastes are different. That being said, I'm quite particular about my hummus, and I'm surprised to hear that yours turned out bland and dry. Using pickle juice as the acid (in place of lemon juice) helps to create a smooth and creamy texture as the vinegar helps to break down the chickpeas. As for the olive oil, I receive lots of requests for oil-free recipes (especially hummus), and after testing with and without oil felt that this one could stand on its own without it. But again, everyone's tastes are different, and I respect and appreciate yours. Happy cooking!

      Reply
    • Brett says

      September 10, 2019 at 10:56 pm

      2 stars
      Sorry, have to agree with Adrienne. Very bland as is so I added more garlic, tahini, and olive oil.

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        September 11, 2019 at 8:22 am

        Hi, Brett! I'm so sorry you found it to be bland. I'll retest and revise. Can I ask though, did you use cornichon pickles or regular dill pickles?

        Reply
  6. TRACY says

    July 20, 2018 at 9:44 am

    4 stars
    just made this on my morning coffee break; its nice to live right close to work. i thought it was creamy and flavorful! i have a lot of dill in the garden right now so i added a bunch to the food processor as well. very creative as i am a pickle lover and think this will be a new fridge staple .

    Reply
  7. Sam says

    October 16, 2018 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Never thought to mix pickles and hummus together, it was super delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 18, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sam!

      Reply

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