Poppy Chicken Salad Wraps (Printable View)

Fresh chicken wraps with greens, veggies, and a light, tangy poppy seed dressing for easy meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 10.5 oz)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Salad Base

05 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
06 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

10 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
11 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

17 - 4 large whole wheat wraps or tortillas
18 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
19 - ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil), chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, then dice or shred the chicken.
02 - In a large bowl, combine mixed baby greens, shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and green onions.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Add diced chicken to the salad base. Pour dressing over and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Lay wraps flat and divide the salad mixture evenly among them. Top each with avocado slices and chopped fresh herbs.
06 - Roll up each wrap tightly. Slice in half if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High protein for sustained energy
  • Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients
02 -
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version
  • Swap Greek yogurt for plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option
03 -
  • Add sunflower seeds for extra crunch
  • Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon
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