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Pesto Chicken Avocado Bacon Salad Wraps

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🥑 Enjoy a fresh and flavorful wrap packed with protein, healthy fats, and vibrant greens.
🥓 This recipe offers a quick and satisfying meal option perfect for busy days or easy lunches with a side of crispy bacon salad.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 large tortillas or gluten-free tortillas

4 cups shredded lettuce or spinach

1 sliced or diced avocado

1/4 cup fresh basil

1/2 cup basil pesto

1 to 1 1/2 cups grilled chicken for main protein source

6 slices cooked bacon for savory crunch & flavor

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1-Step 1: Prepare the Caesar Dressing Before we start wrapping, let’s make our dressing. In a medium bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Whisk these ingredients together until smooth, or if using a jar, shake vigorously until everything is well combined. Give it a taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If you like it more garlicky, add another clove. More tangy? A squeeze more lemon juice will do the trick!

2-Step 2: Create the Salad Base Grab a large salad bowl and toss together:
4 cups shredded lettuce or spinach
1 sliced or diced avocado
1/4 cup fresh basil
Pour about half of your prepared Caesar dressing over the greens and avocado, then gently toss until everything is evenly coated. The fresh basil leaves will add an extra layer of herby goodness that complements the pesto perfectly.

3-Step 3: Prepare the Wraps Now it’s time to warm your tortillas. I find that microwaving them for about 20 seconds each makes them perfectly pliable and ready to roll without cracking. If you’re using gluten-free tortillas, be especially careful here as they can sometimes be more prone to breaking.

4-Step 4: Add the Flavors Take each warm tortilla and spread a generous layer (about 2 tablespoons) of basil pesto evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges. This acts as the flavorful adhesive that brings everything together.
Next, divide the dressed salad mixture among the four tortillas, placing it in the center of each one.

5-Step 5: Layer the Remaining Ingredients Now add:
Cubed or shredded grilled chicken (1 to 1 1/2 cups total, divided among wraps)
Cooked bacon, crumbled or broken into pieces (6 slices total, divided)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar, divided among wraps
A drizzle of the remaining Caesar dressing
If you’re adding any optional ingredients like red onion, cucumbers, or tomatoes, now’s the time to sprinkle them on!

6-Step 6: Roll It All Up Here’s where we put it all together. Fold the sides of each tortilla inward about an inch, then take the bottom edge and fold it over the filling. Continue rolling tightly until the wrap is sealed, with the seam side down.
Pro tip: If you’re new to wrap-rolling and finding it a bit tricky, you can secure your wraps with toothpicks or a quick toast in a dry skillet (seam-side down) to help them stay closed.

7-Step 7: Serving Options You can serve these wraps immediately at room temperature, or if you prefer them warm, heat a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat. Place each wrap seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
And there you have it – restaurant-quality wraps ready in about 20 minutes! The combination of the creamy Caesar-dressed salad, flavorful pesto, savory bacon, and tender chicken is just incredible.
I’ve found that the key to perfect wraps is not overstuffing them – easier said than done when everything tastes so good! Trust me, I’ve been there, trying to cram in “just one more bite” worth of filling, only to have it all spill out when I took my first bite. Less is more with wraps, at least when it comes to structural integrity!

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Notes

🍗 Use leftover cooked chicken or season chicken tenders with Cajun or fajita spices for extra flavor.
🌿 Growing fresh basil at home ensures a constant herb supply for your wraps.
🥗 Customize with additional veggies like red onion, cucumbers, or tomatoes for more texture and taste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Wraps
  • Method: Assembling and warming
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains meat and dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: Approximately 792 calories per serving
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 55g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 30g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg