Avocado Chicken Salad Wraps (Print View)

Tender chicken, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and zesty dressing wrapped for a quick, flavorful meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Wraps and Garnish

12 - 4 large flour tortillas or gluten-free wraps
13 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed salad greens

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced avocado, chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Lay out the tortillas or gluten-free wraps. Spread a layer of baby spinach or mixed salad greens in the center of each.
05 - Spoon the avocado chicken salad mixture evenly onto the prepared wraps, over the greens.
06 - Fold the sides of each wrap inward, then tightly roll from the bottom upwards.
07 - Slice the wraps in half if desired. Serve immediately, or wrap individually in parchment paper for convenient transport.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prep so it solves busy weekday meals
  • Bright flavors in every bite from fresh lime and crisp veggies
  • Make ahead friendly and lunchbox approved
  • Gluten-free option keeps it inclusive for more diets
02 -
  • Loaded with healthy fats and protein
  • Easy to personalize with extra herbs or favorite vegetables
  • Keeps well in the fridge for meal prep
03 -
  • Warm wraps a few seconds in a damp paper towel in the microwave for easier rolling
  • Refreshing the filling with a squeeze of lime juice if it sits helps keep flavors bright
  • For the cleanest slices use a sharp serrated knife to cut wraps in half