Description
Succulent avocado chicken salad wrap delight combines fresh ingredients in a harmonious melody of flavor and texture. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken nestled in a soft tortilla promise a satisfying meal that delights your palate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup (236 ml) mixed greens or spinach
Creamy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable Components:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) celery, diced
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, gently shred cooked chicken into uniform pieces, ensuring a tender texture.
- Dice ripe avocados into small, consistent cubes, preventing browning by immediately incorporating with tangy Greek yogurt and bright lemon juice.
- Finely mince red onion and crisp celery, adding subtle crunch and aromatic depth to the mixture.
- Incorporate zesty Dijon mustard, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of flavors and creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasonings to personal taste preferences.
- Select soft, pliable tortillas and layer fresh mixed greens or tender spinach leaves as the foundational base.
- Generously distribute the chicken-avocado mixture across tortillas, ensuring even coverage from edge to edge.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly to create a compact, leak-proof wrap.
- For immediate consumption, slice diagonally and serve at room temperature. Alternatively, wrap in aluminum foil for a convenient, portable meal that maintains freshness for several hours.
Notes
- Customize Protein Swap chicken with canned tuna, tofu, or chickpeas for varied dietary preferences and protein sources.
- Enhance Freshness Add fresh herbs like cilantro or dill to boost the flavor profile and provide extra nutrients.
- Control Texture Mash avocado slightly for creamier consistency or keep chunks for more texture variation.
- Make Ahead Prepare filling ahead of time and store separately from tortillas to prevent soggy wraps, keeping ingredients crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg