Poppy-Inspired Chicken Salad Wraps (Printable Version)

Colorful chicken wraps with crisp greens, veggies, and a vibrant poppy seed dressing, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.6 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 pepper to taste

→ Assembly

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Let rest for 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 sliced 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 gently to coat evenly.
05 - Lay whole wheat wraps flat and distribute the salad mixture evenly. Top with sliced avocado and chopped fresh herbs.
06 - Roll up each wrap tightly, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High protein meal
  • Easy to prepare and healthy
02 -
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for a quicker version
  • Contains Eggs (mayonnaise), Dairy (Greek yogurt), Wheat (wraps)
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
  • Toast wraps lightly before assembling for extra texture
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