Hummus Quinoa Salad with Chicken

For an easy meal that you’ll crave every day, my Hummus Quinoa Salad with Chicken is fast and filling! Hummus serves as the dressing for this fabulous chicken quinoa salad.

Simple, Spectacular Salad

I’m so excited to share this simple, yet spectacular Hummus Quinoa Salad! It’s one of my absolute favorites! For dinner or lunch, it’s a fast, filling and delicious meal-for-one that’s totally craveable. Hummus spread over the bottom of the plate acts as the dressing for the quinoa tabbouleh, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and seasoned chicken. Top it off with feta crumbles for a Mediterranean inspired meal that will fill you right up.

No Salad Dressing Needed

I got the idea for this healthy hearty salad when I was in Scottsdale once for a girl’s weekend. One of my absolute favorite restaurants, Pita Jungle, had a hummus salad on their daily special menu and I fell in love with it! It was the best post-hike lunch I could have ever wished for. When I got back to Dallas, I recreated it for lunch the very next day and it turned out amazing!

It’s so easy to layer together and I pretty much always have these yummy ingredients on hand. What I love most about it is that it’s a salad without salad dressing and I’ve never once thought it needed it.

Easy to Customize

Greek food is some of my very favorite. We regularly enjoy a Greek Salad or snack on some pita chips and homemade Tzatziki sauce. My Greek Loaded Sweet Potatoes are on regular rotation, especially during the summer months.

The great thing about this hummus salad is that you can customize it however you’ll enjoy it the most! Sometimes, I use cilantro jalapeño hummus for a little kick, spinach, red quinoa tabouli, feta and chicken. But you could totally use any flavor of hummus, a different type of green (such as arugula or a spring mix), regular tabouli, Parmesan cheese perhaps, or even shrimp or salmon. The options are endless so stock your fridge with these healthy ingredients and you’ll be able to fix this fabulous salad for a quick lunch or dinner anytime you wish!

I’m seriously so in love and I hope you get a chance to fall in love with it soon too! Enjoy!

Ingredients and Supplies

(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast: main protein that makes it filling. You could also use chicken tenderloins, or seafood like shrimp or salmon.
• All-purpose Greek seasoning: gives the chicken so much flavor and Mediterranean flair.
• Olive oil: for cooking the chicken. Feel free to substitute with grape seed oil or avocado oil.
• Hummus: Creamy chickpea spread that serves as the dressing for the salad. You can use store bought or homemade hummus.
• Baby spinach: adds freshness and crunch. Substitute with your favorite greens like romaine, baby spring mix, or arugula.
• Prepared quinoa tabouli: I get my quinoa tabouli from the salad bar at Central Market or Whole Foods, but you can definitely use any quinoa or tabouli salads. There are some boxed mixes or microwave bags that take less than 10 minutes to make and would definitely work great!
• Cherry tomatoes: add freshness, acidity and brightness. They lighten it up and make it feel colorful and vibrant.
• Crumbled feta cheese: adds a salty, tangy punch. A little goes a long way and gives it that classic Greek flavor profile. You can substitute grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Supplies:

• Grill pan or skillet
• Salad plate

How to Make Hummus Quinoa Salad

• Pat the chicken dry and coat it completely with the Greek seasoning.
• Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and cook for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is browned on both sides.

• Slice on a cutting board.
• Meanwhile, start layering the salad by spreading the hummus evenly over the bottom of a salad plate.
• Top with the spinach, quinoa, and tomatoes.

• Add the feta crumbles.
• Place the sliced chicken on top of the salad.

If you make my Hummus Quinoa Salad, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me  @thebakermama on Instagram so I can see. If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,

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