Hummus Chicken Salad
This Hummus Chicken Salad recipe uses hummus instead of mayonnaise. It's a fun - and delicious - twist on a classic recipe!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 209kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken see note
- ¾ cup hummus I used plain, but other flavors could work here, too.
- ½ cup finely diced celery ~2 stalks
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- lettuce for sandwiches
- grain bread or croissants for sandwiches
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, add all ingredients (shredded chicken, hummus, celery, red onion, bell pepper, mustard, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper); stir until well combined.
- Refrigerate until cold.
Notes
I used rotisserie chicken to make this Hummus Chicken Salad. However, you could cook 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and dice or shred them instead. Grilling the chicken breasts would add an extra layer of flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
