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Healthy No-Mayo Chicken Salad Wraps Easy Lunchbox Idea

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These Healthy No-Mayo Chicken Salad Lunchbox Wraps are a quick, easy, and delicious lunch idea made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a satisfying meal that won’t leave you hungry by 2 PM.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%), drained
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ cup red grapes, halved
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 ribs celery, finely diced
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 large (10-inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 4 large butter lettuce or spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Drain the yogurt: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl, line with a coffee filter or paper towel, spoon in the Greek yogurt, and let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess whey.
  2. Toast the almonds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add slivered almonds and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Pour onto a plate to cool.
  3. Prepare the chicken: If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and shred meat with two forks into bite-sized pieces (about ¼-inch chunks). If using cooked chicken breasts, dice similarly.
  4. Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine drained Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust honey or mustard as desired.
  5. Build the salad: Add shredded chicken, halved grapes, toasted almonds, diced celery, and sliced green onions to the bowl with dressing. Fold gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper (start with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, then adjust).
  6. Chill the filling: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (up to 3 days for meal prep).
  7. Assemble the wraps: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Place a lettuce leaf in the center, covering about two-thirds of the tortilla. Spoon about ¾ cup of chicken salad onto the lettuce and spread evenly, leaving a 2-inch border at the top and bottom.
  8. Roll tightly: Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, fold in the sides, then roll away from you, keeping tight but not squishing the filling out.
  9. Wrap in plastic: Tightly wrap each rolled tortilla in plastic wrap or parchment paper, twisting the ends like a candy wrapper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  10. Slice and serve: Using a serrated knife, slice each wrap into 1-inch pinwheels. Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat edges. Arrange on a plate or pack in a lunchbox.

Notes

Don’t skip draining the yogurt—it prevents watery salad. Toast almonds for best flavor. Use a lettuce barrier to prevent soggy tortillas. Let the filling chill for at least 15 minutes for best texture. For nut-free, substitute almonds with sunflower seeds or pepitas.

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