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Creamy chicken salad wrap sliced in half on a ceramic plate showing shredded chicken, celery and Greek yogurt dressing on a rustic wooden table

Chicken Salad Wrap – Creamy, Satisfying Meal-Prep Lunch

A creamy Chicken Salad Wrap made with tender chicken, crisp celery, fresh herbs and a light yogurt dressing. Ready in 15 minutes and ideal for meal prep, packed lunches and busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Lunch, Healthy Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired, Healthy / Clean Eating
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 120 g plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 2 spring onions finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large wholemeal tortilla wraps
  • 80 g lettuce leaves

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing bowl
  • 1 Chopping board
  • 1 Chef's Knife
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Mixing spoon
  • 1 • Airtight storage container optional

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  2. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
  3. Why this works: Mixing the dressing first creates consistent flavour throughout the filling.
Add the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Add the shredded chicken, celery, spring onions and parsley.
  2. Fold gently until every piece is lightly coated.
  3. Visual Cue: The mixture should look creamy but not wet.
Taste and Adjust
  1. Taste the filling.
  2. Add extra lemon juice for brightness or a pinch more salt if needed.
  3. Chef's Note: Cold foods often need slightly more seasoning than hot foods because chilled temperatures mute flavour perception.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Lay each tortilla flat.
  2. Place lettuce leaves down the centre first.
  3. Divide the chicken salad mixture evenly between the wraps.
  4. Visual Cue: Leave a 3cm border around the edges for easier rolling.
Roll the Wraps
  1. Fold both sides inward.
  2. Roll tightly from the bottom upwards until sealed.
  3. Common Mistake: Overfilling is the main reason wraps split or fall apart.
Serve or Store
  1. Serve immediately.
  2. For meal prep, wrap tightly and refrigerate or store the filling separately.

Notes

Chicken

I prefer shredded chicken because it holds the dressing more evenly than large chunks. Rotisserie chicken works particularly well because it stays moist and brings extra flavour.

Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein while reducing the amount of mayonnaise required.

Celery

Many chicken salad recipes fail because the texture becomes too soft. Celery provides the crunch that balances the creamy dressing.

Lemon Juice

Acidity brightens flavour and helps prevent the filling from tasting heavy.

Lettuce

This acts as a barrier between the filling and tortilla, helping reduce sogginess during storage.