Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Wraps are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with tender cooked chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise-Dijon dressing and wrapped in a soft tortilla. These wraps are not only flavorful but also convenient for meal prep and quick meals on the go.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- Fresh lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, finely chopped celery, and red onion. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the chicken salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Place a layer of fresh lettuce leaves in the center of each tortilla if using.
- Add the chicken salad: Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken salad onto the center of each tortilla over the lettuce.
- Wrap it up: Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up tightly from one end to the other, forming a neatly wrapped burrito style.
- Serve: Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for later to enjoy as a convenient meal prep option.
Notes
- For convenience, use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, swap half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- These wraps keep well in the fridge and are perfect for meal-prep lunches.
- To make gluten-free wraps, substitute regular tortillas with gluten-free ones.
