Healthy Chicken Apple Salad Wraps
These Chicken Apple Salad Wraps are a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or meal prep. Combining tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy honey Dijon dressing, this wrap is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.It’s packed with protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients, making it a satisfying yet light meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced (grilled, rotisserie, or baked)
- 1 large apple diced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for a sweet-tart crunch)
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries optional
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced (optional)
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayo for a creamier texture
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice prevents apples from browning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Wraps:
- 4 flour tortillas or whole wheat, spinach, or sun-dried tomato wraps
- Lettuce leaves for extra crunch or as a low-carb alternative
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Dice the chicken, apples, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the walnuts or pecans and red onion if using.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Combine the Salad
- Add the chicken, apples, celery, walnuts, cranberries, and red onion to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4: Assemble the Wraps
- Lay a tortilla flat and place lettuce leaves on top.
- Spoon a generous amount of the chicken apple salad onto the center.
- Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito.
Step 5: Slice and Serve
- Cut each wrap in half for easy serving.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.