Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Wraps
These light and flavorful wraps are filled with a delicious chicken salad featuring sweet cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy dressing. A perfect healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner option!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-cooked chicken)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps (1 wrap per serving) 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wraps:
- 4 large tortillas or wraps (whole wheat, spinach, or your choice)
- 1 cup lettuce leaves (romaine, spinach, or mixed greens)
- Optional: sliced avocado, feta cheese, or sliced apples
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, celery, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the Wraps:
- Prepare the Wraps: Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
- Add Lettuce and Chicken Salad: Place a few lettuce leaves on each tortilla, then spoon the cranberry pecan chicken salad on top.
- Add Optional Toppings: If desired, add sliced avocado or any additional toppings like feta cheese or sliced apples.
- Wrap It Up: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.
- Serve:
- Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately, or wrap in foil or parchment paper for a portable meal.
Notes
- Feel free to swap Greek yogurt for mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier dressing.
- For extra crunch, you can add more pecans or walnuts.
- This chicken salad also makes a great filling for sandwiches or served over greens as a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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