Description
These Pesto Chicken and Avocado Salad Wraps are a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring a creamy homemade dressing, fresh basil pesto, tender grilled chicken, and creamy avocado wrapped in soft tortillas. Ready in just 20 minutes, these wraps are perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, combining fresh greens, zesty flavors, and satisfying protein in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the Wraps:
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl or glass jar, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss the Salad: In a large salad bowl, mix together shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and torn basil leaves. Coat the mixture evenly with half of the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Assemble the Wraps: Microwave one tortilla for about 20 seconds to soften it. Spread a generous layer of basil pesto onto the tortilla, then add the dressed salad mixture, cubed or shredded grilled chicken, and your choice of crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Fold the tortilla over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
- Serve: Enjoy the wraps at room temperature or warm them lightly in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until heated through. Serve with extra dressing and basil pesto on the side if desired.
Notes
- Grilled chicken can be prepared in advance or substituted with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Microwaving the tortilla softens it and makes rolling easier; alternatively, warming in a skillet works well.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Blue cheese adds a tangy note, but cheddar provides a milder flavor – choose based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing.
