Hummus is a dip made from cooked mashed chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Although we are unsure exactly where hummus first started, we do know it originated from the Middle East and is now possibly one of the most popular dips around the globe.  A versatile ingredient, we love to add hummus to our salad creations. Any leftover hummus can be used in our Salad of Dutch Carrots or our Vegan Falafel recipe.  For this kale sweet potato salad recipe, I wanted to create a creamy dressing to offset the natural sweetness of sweet potato and the earthy texture of kale. Hummus gives a delicious base for this.