Chicken Apple Salad Wraps – Fresh, Crunchy & Perfect for Lunch


Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4 wraps
The sweet apples, tender chicken, and creamy dressing come together beautifully—and wrapping it all in soft tortillas makes the whole meal portable and extra fun to eat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Bright, fresh, sweet-savory flavor
- Kid-friendly and great for lunchboxes
- Perfect for meal prep
- Uses simple, everyday ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 large apple, chopped (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- Optional: lettuce leaves for extra crunch
- Optional: dried cranberries or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the chicken, apple, celery, and red onion into small pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything: Add the chicken, apple, celery, and red onion to the bowl. Stir until evenly coated.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay a tortilla flat, add a lettuce leaf, then spoon ¼ of the chicken apple salad over it.
- Roll and serve: Roll tightly like a burrito. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Optional Add-Ins & Variations
- Add dried cranberries for sweetness
- Add walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Replace mayo with all Greek yogurt for a lighter version
- Use spinach wraps or whole-grain tortillas
- Make it spicy by adding diced jalapeños
Substitutions
- Chicken: Use turkey, rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken
- Dressing: Replace mayo with light mayo or yogurt
- Tortillas: Use lettuce leaves for a low-carb wrap
Storage Instructions
- Chicken apple salad (without tortillas): Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Assembled wraps: Best eaten within 24 hours to keep tortillas from softening
- Freezing: Not recommended due to the apples and mayo
Nutrition Information (Per Wrap)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~320 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 34 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |











