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Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing

September 29, 2020 by Lindsay 23 Comments

“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by the National Pasta Association and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Hi Friends!

Let’s talk pasta, shall we? Did you know October is National Pasta Month? You guys know i’m definitely not one to shy away from carbs. I’m a huge pasta fan and think it can be a great addition to a healthy diet. Pair it with lots of veggies and some lean protein and BOOM! You’ve got yourself a meal. Plus it’s budget friendly and comes in all sorts of fun shapes!

When I heard that this month The Recipe Redux teamed up with the National Pasta Association to present Redux members with a Pasta Fits contest, I knew I had to enter!  The idea was to create a pasta recipe that fits into your healthy lifestyle.

So, what did I come up with?

Need a healthy lunch option? Make a batch of this Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing and pack it for lunch all week long!

Lately I’ve been struggling a bit with lunches. I’m 38 weeks pregnant. I’m tired all the time. I don’t want to spend a lot of time putting together an elaborate lunch. So I thought i’d come up with something I could make a big batch of ahead of time and then simply pull it out and eat it for lunches during the week.

Need a healthy lunch option? Make a batch of this Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing and pack it for lunch all week long!

I settled on a pasta salad. With pasta as the base, it’s easy to add lots of veggies and protein for a complete meal. The star of this recipe, however, is the “dressing”. It’s just two ingredients, but it’s so delicious.

Here’s how you make it:

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Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing

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Easy to make ahead of time, this pasta salad is great for weekday lunches or a quick dinner.

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups vegetables, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1/2 a medium avocado, cubed
  • 1 cup elbow pasta, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 1/3 cup hummus

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, combine vegetables, avocado and chicken in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in pasta.
  4. Add salsa and hummus and stir until well combined.
  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  6. Serve cold.

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See what I mean about the dressing? So simple…just hummus and salsa. But it adds so much flavor! I used Sabra Supremely Spicy Hummus and Jacks Salsa. Feel free to use your favorites, or a homemade version!

Need a healthy lunch option? Make a batch of this Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing and pack it for lunch all week long!

After you mix everything together, feel free to add more hummus and/or salsa if you want it creamier!

Need a healthy lunch option? Make a batch of this Chicken Pasta Salad with Salsa Hummus Dressing and pack it for lunch all week long!

For the veggies, I used peppers, carrots and green beans to add crunch and then threw in some defrosted peas from the freezer and meant to add some tomato but forgot! For the chicken, I made a Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken and used some of the meat from that!

Enjoy!
—Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Lunch, Sponsored Tagged With: Chicken, Hummus, Pasta, Salsa

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Jim Mandoli says

    October 9, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    This seems like a perfect post run brunch

    Reply
  2. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    I have never thought of doing hummus dressing before. So cool. And I totally know what you mean about the lunch quandary. I went on a tabbouleh kick in my last few weeks for similar reasons. Ha ha.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      October 9, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      OOOH
      I am a life long dressing hater but humus lover too!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 9, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    Okay, even though I totally don’t eat pasta, this looks so good! (Not to mention so easy!) I would totally make this (gluten-free of course!) 😉 XOXO

    Reply
  4. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Definitely sounds and looks tasty and easy!

    Reply
  5. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I loooove pasta salads!! My favorite was always a shrimp salad my mom would make with little baby shrimp and shell pasta. So good!

    Reply
  6. Joanna @Makingmine says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Being 38 weeks pregnant and exhausted, you STILL come up with some amazing meals! The salsa hummus sounds so, SO good! I would have never thought of that

    Reply
  7. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    I honestly cannot believe how simple the ingredient list is on this! Awesome idea, Lindsay. I think I will give it a try with chickpeas in place of the chicken!

    Reply
  8. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    You can’t go wrong when hummus is involved. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe soon.

    Reply
  9. Serena says

    October 9, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you! My kids are ALREADY clamoring for “something different” in their lunchboxes. They will love, love this. (And I will love putting it in their lunchbox!)

    Reply
  10. Alex says

    October 9, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Good luck with your contest. This looks so easy; a great meal to whip together and serve if you need something quick during the weekday. Salsa and hummus are fantastic on their own. I need to try that combo.

    Reply
  11. Heather @fitncookies says

    October 9, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Pasta salad is easily one of my favorite things to make to have on hand for easy meals. It’s easy to incorporate lots of yummy and healthy foods into it!

    Reply
  12. Cassie says

    October 9, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    I never use hummus as dressing but should seriously start! I love pasta salad… especially after it’s been sitting a few days!

    Reply
  13. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    October 9, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    This looks yummy!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    October 9, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    This is such a great idea for a dressing! I love salsa and hummus, but never thought to put them together, or to use as a ‘sauce’. Great stuff!

    Reply
  15. Whitney @ Sweet Cayenne says

    October 10, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Lindsey this is such a creative use for avocado, salsa, and hummus – three things I eat all the time but never thought to blend together. Pinned!

    Reply
  16. Katherine Baker says

    October 11, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    mmMmm i like hummus and salsa! i’ve never put salsa on pasta before, but it sounds like a good idea and i’ll give it a try! thanks!

    Reply

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