Description
These Pesto Chicken and Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps are packed with fresh flavors, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and juicy pesto chicken—all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light, healthy dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Pesto Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1/4 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Wraps:
- 4 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat wraps)
- 1 cup romaine or spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup feta or shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
For the Dressing (Optional):
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1 tbsp pesto
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pesto Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
Step 2: Assemble the Wraps
- Lay a tortilla flat and layer with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, bacon, and cheese.
- Add a scoop of pesto chicken on top.
- Drizzle with pesto yogurt dressing, if using.
Step 3: Wrap & Serve
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- Slice in half and serve immediately, or wrap in foil for later.
Notes
- Make It Low-Carb: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Extra Crunch: Add sliced cucumbers or red onions.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store assembled wraps in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Dairy-Free Option: Skip the cheese or use a dairy-free pesto.