We Tested 10 Brands. Dip into Our Test Kitchen’s Favorite Hummus!
Updated: Jan. 09, 2023It's one of our favorite dips for snacking, but do you really know what the best hummus is? Our Test Kitchen put ten brands to the test to find the one you should be buying.
About Best Loved Brands
When you’re looking for the absolute best, grocery shopping can be a real chore—dozens of brands, hundreds of choices. From potato chips to chocolate chips, brownies to bacon, it can be daunting to make the picks that will make your homemade creations their best yet. That’s where Taste of Home comes in. Our culinary and editorial experts put 100+ products to the test. After undergoing a thorough review, our Best Loved Brands emerged. Find out which brands you should be grabbing at the grocery store.
Finding the Best Hummus
When you’re tasked to bring a snack to a party, many of us reach for hummus, and for good reason! This chickpea-tahini dip is healthy and goes great with tortilla chips, veggies, pitas and more. As with any packaged snack, though, there are good options and ones that leave a little something to be desired. At the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, we never want to show up to a party with a lackluster dip (you won’t have to worry about that with these recipes), so we put ten brands of hummus to the test in efforts to find the best one. Our panel of editorial and culinary experts judged these hummuses according to these three standards:
- Flavor
- Consistency
- Appearance
First Place: Kirkland
Our top spot went to Kirkland, a Costco-exclusive brand. This hummus gave us a nice smooth texture with spot-on consistency—not to thin or thick. Our Test Kitchen panel loved the balanced flavor. There was a great tahini taste with just a bit of tang making it an interesting dip on its own and a great addition to any snack tray or lunch box.
2.4-oz. single-serve cups sold in packs of 20; available exclusively at Costco.
Second Place: Park Street Deli
Another one of our favorites came from Aldi’s Park Street Deli brand. This hummus had great consistency and a smooth (but not overly smooth) texture. Testers also admired it for its exceptional creamy flavor. This brand gave us a great basic hummus that would be perfect for dressing up with a few fresh herbs and spices.
$2.29 for a 10-oz. container; available exclusively at Aldi.
Third Place: Cedar’s
Also worthy of a spot in your next snack spread was Cedar’s. This brand definitely gave our panel a bit more tahini flavor, so sesame-lovers, this one’s for you! With that extra bit of tang and acidity, Cedar’s hummus was a bit more interesting than others we tried.
$3.39 for an 8-oz. container; available at select grocers nationwide.
What to Make with Hummus
When it comes to hummus, most us pop open a container and call it a day. All you need are some pita chips and veggies, right? Or you could take that tub and transform it into something entirely new like a layered dip, sandwich spread or appetizer flatbread. Just check out all these tasty ideas.
Mediterranean Hummus Nachos
Love hummus? You're going to want to try this fun take. It transforms this classic party dip into a totally new (and totally delicious) dish. Not sure which brand of hummus to buy? Check out the brands our editors and the Taste of Home Test Kitchen recommend.
Grilled Corn Hummus Tostadas
This recipe is a combo of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines, giving it a unique taste. Avocado and hummus may sound like a weird mix, but they really go together well. —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa
Speedy Hummus Pizza
What started as an appetizer is now one of my favorite Mediterranean meals. I make sure I always have the ingredients, so I can whip it up in a hot minute. I like to use fresh tomatoes instead of sun-dried ones when they're in season, and sometimes I throw in some chopped artichoke hearts, too. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Layered Hummus Dip
My love for Greece inspired this fast, easy Mediterranean dip. It is fabulous for parties and a delicious way to include garden-fresh veggies on your menu. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland
Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up
I had a vegan wrap that was similar to this once when I stopped at a diner while on a long and arduous walk. I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for lunch on a regular basis. Everyone at work wants to know how to make it. —Michael Steffens, Indianapolis, Indiana
Chicken and Spinach Pasta Salad
My family loves pasta salads, but usually they have too much mayonnaise or oily dressing. Using hummus gives this dish a great taste and texture, while also increasing its nutritional profile. Adding chicken (store-bought rotisserie chicken works well), makes this pasta salad a complete meal. —Jenny Lynch, Rock Island, Illinois
9-Layer Greek Dip
Instead of serving the same taco dip at every family event or potluck, try this light, cool and refreshing Greek dip. It looks and tastes healthy—and it is. —Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts
Grilled Hummus Turkey Sandwich
I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can't get enough! —Gunjan Gilbert, Franklin, Maine
Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Cheesy Summer Squash Flatbreads
When you want a meatless meal with Mediterranean style, these flatbreads smothered with squash, hummus and mozzarella deliver the goods. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches
I'm a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my house, we call these sandwiches HATS: hummus, avocado, tomato and shallots. These are ingredients I almost always have on hand. —Sarah Jaraha, Moorestown, New Jersey
Seven-Layer Mediterranean Dip
I like traditional seven-layer Mexican dip, but I love Mediterranean ingredients even more. When I made this mashup, my husband wolfed it down. And he won’t even touch hummus or Greek olives on their own! —Bee Engelhart, Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Grilled Greek Pita Pizzas
This easy flatbread pizza captures classic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. It works equally well as a speedy main dish or an appetizer. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Hearty Turkey & Feta Sandwich
I’ve served this highly requested sandwich at get-togethers since my college days. What makes it so good is the hummus and the pickle - everyone notices if the pickle is missing. — Jackie Termont, Richmond, Virginia
Mediterranean Layered Dip
This quick and easy dip begins with purchased hummus. It's then flavored with the Mediterranean flavors of feta cheese, olives and lemon. —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAnd those Mediterranean nachos? Well, they’re a breeze to make and look beautiful on the table at any party. Check it out!
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