Poppy-Inspired Chicken Salad Wraps (Printable Version)

Fresh chicken salad combined with crisp greens, vibrant veggies, and zesty poppy seed dressing in wraps.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
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 crunch or feta cheese for extra flavor.
  • Pairs well with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
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