Description
Cranberry pecan chicken salad wraps elevate classic lunch fare with a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Crisp lettuce and tender chicken mingle with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Fruits and Nuts:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate dried cranberries, roughly chopped pecans, finely diced celery, and minced red onion into the chicken mixture.
- Whisk Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a separate bowl until the dressing reaches a creamy consistency.
- Gently fold the dressing into the chicken mixture, ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated and seasoned to taste.
- Lay out soft tortillas on a clean, flat surface, creating a workspace for assembly.
- Carefully layer crisp lettuce leaves across the center of each tortilla, providing a fresh foundation.
- Generously spoon the cranberry pecan chicken salad onto the lettuce, distributing the mixture evenly.
- Optional: Enhance the wrap with sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, or thinly sliced apples for additional flavor and texture.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom upward, creating a tight, compact wrap.
- Slice each wrap diagonally and serve immediately, or wrap in foil for a convenient, portable lunch option.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with vegan alternatives like cashew cream or silken tofu for a plant-based version of the chicken salad.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Substitute cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken or canned chicken for quicker preparation when short on time.
- Add a splash of fresh lemon juice to brighten the dressing and balance the creamy yogurt base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg