Hummus Chicken Salad
The ultimate comfort food, Hummus Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, and refreshing. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy apples, and sweet cranberries, it’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. You’ll want to make this delicious dish tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup small diced green apple
- ½ cup small diced red apple
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, small diced green apple, small diced red apple, and dried cranberries. Toss them gently to combine, allowing the flavors to mix.
- Next, prepare the dressing. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the hummus, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, minced rosemary, black pepper, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Now, pour the creamy hummus mixture over the chicken and apple mixture. Use a spatula to carefully fold the dressing into the salad. Make sure every piece is coated with that delicious dressing.
- Once combined, taste the salad. Adjust the seasoning with more kosher salt or black pepper if desired. This is your opportunity to make it just right!
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or keep it in the mixing bowl for a more casual serving style. Either way, it’s looking great!
- For the best flavor, I recommend letting the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- When ready to serve, you can enjoy the Hummus Chicken Salad right away, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. This makes it a fantastic option for meal prep!
- As you serve the salad, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for an extra pop of color and flavor. Fresh parsley or additional minced rosemary works wonderfully.
- Don’t forget to savor every bite! The combination of textures and flavors will have you craving more.
- Enjoy your homemade Hummus Chicken Salad as a main dish, a side, or even a filling for sandwiches or wraps!
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken: A good rotisserie chicken makes all the difference in flavor. Look for one that’s well-seasoned and moist.
- Let it chill: Allowing the salad to chill for a bit enhances the flavors. It’s worth the wait!
- Fresh ingredients matter: Opt for crisp, fresh apples. They add not just flavor but also crunch to the salad.
- Tweak the dressing: Feel free to experiment with different hummus flavors to give the salad a unique twist!