Description
🥬 This wrap packs protein‑rich chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp bacon for a satisfying, portable meal.
🥖 Pesto and a tangy Caesar‑style dressing add fresh, herbaceous flavor that keeps you energized all day.
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
– 3 tablespoons (45 ml) lemon juice
– 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
– 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
– 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Dijon mustard
– 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
– 4 large flour or gluten-free tortillas (approximately 8-inch/20 cm)
– 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80-120 ml) basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
– 4 cups (approximately 120 g) shredded romaine lettuce or baby spinach
– 1 avocado, sliced or diced (approximately 150 g flesh)
– 1/4 cup (approximately 6 g) fresh basil leaves, torn
– 1 to 1 1/2 cups (approximately 150-225 g) grilled chicken, cubed or shredded
– 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (approximately 60 g)
– 1/2 cup (approximately 55 g) crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar
Instructions
1-First, make the dressing: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons milk, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1-2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Mix it all well and tweak the seasoning if needed it’s your chance to make it just right.
2-Next, prepare the salad: In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce or baby spinach, sliced or diced avocado, and torn fresh basil leaves with about half of the dressing. Set this aside so the flavors can mingle a bit.
3-Then, warm the tortillas: Pop each of the 4 large flour or gluten-free tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds, or heat them quickly in a dry skillet until they’re nice and pliable. This step makes rolling easier and keeps things from falling apart.
4-Now, assemble each wrap: Spread a thin layer of basil pesto over the tortilla, add a generous scoop of the dressed salad mixture, top with the grilled chicken, chopped bacon, and crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar, then drizzle a little extra dressing over the fillings. Fold the sides in and roll it up tight, just like a burrito.
5-Finally, for an optional finish, warm the assembled wraps in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, turning them until they’re lightly golden, or enjoy them at room temperature. It’s up to you how you serve them, but they’re always a hit.
Notes
🥓 Use pre‑cooked rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken strips to cut prep time.
🍋 Toss the avocado with a splash of lemon juice just before assembling to prevent browning.
🌿 Warm the tortillas briefly before filling; this makes them more flexible and prevents tearing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Wrap assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (≈280 g)
- Calories: 792 kcal
Keywords: pesto, chicken, avocado, bacon
