Description
These Asian Chicken Salad Wraps are a fresh and flavorful no-cook meal that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. Packed with shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, they offer a satisfying balance of protein and veggies wrapped in crisp lettuce or soft tortillas.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 4 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves (or flour tortillas)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and chopped peanuts if using. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to toss everything until all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon the dressed chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf or onto the surface of a flour tortilla. Fold the wrap or lettuce leaf around the filling to serve immediately.
- Storage and serving: Serve the wraps fresh for best texture and flavor. If preparing ahead, store the chicken salad filling separately from the lettuce or tortillas in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- These wraps are ideal for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days if you keep the filling separate from the greens or tortillas to maintain freshness.
- For a lighter alternative, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt without compromising the creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and lettuce wraps to make this recipe gluten-free.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, omit the peanuts or replace them with toasted seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
