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Chicken Quinoa Salad with Salsa Hummus

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Jun 11, 2025 | Published: Jun 22, 2016
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Quick and easy chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus is a perfect light and healthy summer lunch or dinner.

Chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus - quick and easy and a perfect light and healthy summer recipe!


 

Today's recipe is going to make your week so much better.

It's a great way to change up your lunch routine or have a healthy dinner prepped in advance.

So you may know that I’m a hummus addict with a hummus obsession who has some serious hummus love in her heart. I heart hummus. OK, I’ll stop.

Today we're making chicken quinoa salad with salsa hummus, which is just full of goodness.

Chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus - quick and easy and a perfect light and healthy summer recipe!

We've got quinoa, which adds some extra protein and a nutrition boost, plus chunks of tender chicken, a mix of colorful veggies and creamy hummus mixed with salsa as a dressing of sorts.

Yes, salsa hummus is going to be your new BFF.

And that creamy deliciousness coats every.single.bite. of this salad.

Chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus - a quick and easy summer salad recipe!

I love that this chicken quinoa salad is light but hearty — it really has staying power to keep you full.

And TONS of great textures. Crunchy, sweet peppers, soft, fluffy quinoa, tender, juicy chunks of chicken and a burst of bright tomato every time you bite into one.

This salad also travels beautifully to a picnic or the pool or beach if you're packing some food.

The leftovers hold up well, too. I will eat this salad for several days for lunch.

Chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus - a quick and easy summer salad recipe!

I know I’ll be making this throughout the summer to have for lunches and light dinners on nights where we want to linger at the pool and pack something simple to eat.

Cheers to easy, practically no-cook meals! (Speaking of, you might also like this chicken and hummus pasta.)

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Close up of a bowl of a quinoa and chicken salad with peppers, zucchini and tomatoes and a salsa hummus dressing plus fresh herbs sprinkled on top.
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Chicken Quinoa Salad with Salsa Hummus

Quick and easy chicken quinoa salad with veggies and salsa hummus is a perfect light and healthy summer lunch or dinner.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Yield: 3 -4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken (leftover grilled, roasted or a rotisserie chicken all work well here)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (from about ¾ cup uncooked)
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers or mini sweet peppers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¾ cup hummus (homemade or store-bought)
  • ¾ cup salsa
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: 1 medium avocado, cubed; chopped fresh parsley or basil

Instructions

  • Chop all of your veggies and cook and slightly cool your quinoa, if needed.
  • Combine the cooked chicken, cooked quinoa, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes in a bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the hummus and salsa until well combined.
  • Pour the salsa hummus over your chicken and quinoa salad and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in avocado, if using, and sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil, if desired.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

You can substitute black beans if you want a vegan/vegetarian salad.
You can also use a flavored hummus or salsa - I may try this next time!
Inspired by The Lean Green Bean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 874mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g
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Comments

  1. Lindsay@TheLeaGreenBean

    June 22, 2016 at 7:03 am

    this is brilliant!!! i totally forgot about that recipe. sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Thanks Lindsay!! I thought it might be a blast from the past for you 😉

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

    June 22, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Wow! So many delicious flavours going on here, Kathryn! I know you couldn't add avocado, but I would definitely add it 'cause I LOVES me so avocado 😉 Great idea making it vegetarian too with the beans if you wanna swap out the chicken. Love recipes like this 🙂 !!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      I love being able to change up and switch around a recipe a little bit too - keeps it new every time 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    June 22, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Salsa, hummus, chicken....DINNER!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Right?! Couldn't make me happier 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    June 22, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Your recipe redux group sounds fun! Can't wait to see what you post every month! You sure started off with a bang with this!! You know I'm right there with you in the love of all things hummus, so this chicken quinoa salad with salsa hummus is calling my name!! Healthy and light yet packed with flavor! My idea of meal perfection! Gimme gimme! Cheers, dear! <3

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 22, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks Cheyanne! This is definitely going on the regular rotation 🙂

      Reply
  5. Charlene Asay

    June 22, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    This looks super healthy and yummy. Thanks for sharing with us all.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 23, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you Charlene! Hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  6. Rachel @ Delicious Balance

    June 23, 2016 at 8:11 am

    This sounds like the perfect make-ahead and take-to-a-picnic meal! Love the ingredient swap for quinoa!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 23, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Rachel! It's definitely perfect for a picnic!

      Reply
  7. Heather Seeley

    July 07, 2016 at 11:32 am

    We also Heart hummas and salsa in our family. This looks like an amazing combination. I am always trying to find more recipes to use quinoa so I can't wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 07, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks Heather! You will love this salad! Super easy, healthy and loaded with flavor. I'm with you too - always up for trying quinoa in a new way. 🙂

      Reply
  8. lindsay Cotter

    July 29, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    OMG i love! quinoa and salsa and hummus? my fav!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 31, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Me too! Such a fabulous combo!

      Reply
  9. Lisa

    July 14, 2017 at 9:37 am

    I really got excited reading this but the nutrition info..... what the heck does "as served" mean for serving size? This nutrition info is not helpful if not accurate. I can calculate calories if I have something to work from.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 14, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Lisa - if you look in the recipe box you'll see it's listed as 3-4 servings for this entire recipe. You can use the "Adjust Servings" button to make it 3 or 4 or even 5, depending on how you plan to serve it and that will automatically adjust the nutrition box info. I hope that's helpful!

      Reply
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