Description
These Pesto Chicken and Avocado Salad Wraps are a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Featuring a creamy homemade Caesar-style dressing paired with fresh basil pesto, tender grilled chicken, ripe avocado, and crisp lettuce wrapped in soft tortillas, these wraps combine fresh flavors with satisfying protein and healthy fats. Ready in just 20 minutes, they deliver a flavorful, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal that can be served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Wrap Filling
- 4 large tortillas (gluten-free tortillas optional)
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a bowl or glass jar, combine the mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk or shake well to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the salad mixture: In a large salad bowl, toss together the shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and torn fresh basil. Add half of the prepared dressing and mix gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Assemble the wraps: Microwave one tortilla for about 20 seconds to soften it. Lay it flat and spread a layer of basil pesto evenly across the surface. Spoon some salad mixture onto the tortilla, add cubed or shredded grilled chicken, and sprinkle with your choice of crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar. Drizzle additional dressing on top.
- Wrap and serve: Fold the tortilla over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll it up tightly to enclose all the ingredients. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients. You can serve these wraps at room temperature or heat them briefly in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until warmed through. Serve with extra dressing and pesto on the side if desired for dipping.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
- To make this meal vegetarian, omit the grilled chicken and add extra avocado or roasted vegetables.
- Microwaving the tortilla softens it and makes it easier to roll without cracking.
- You can prepare the dressing and grilled chicken ahead of time to reduce meal prep time.
- Serve immediately after assembling for best texture, or warm wraps gently in a skillet to enhance flavors.
