Chicken, Cranberry, Pecan Salad Wraps – a super lunch or wonderful addition! This salad is perfect for any occasion and very easy to make. Chicken, Cranberry, Pecan Salad Wraps – delicious and satisfying!
Salad can be perfect addition with lunch or dinner but someone eat salad like main dish. Salad with chicken, fruit and vegetables is often on my menu and my children like it very much especially when I roll it in the wraps. Such a nutritious wrap can be found at a healthy meal delivery like Ideal Nutrition or cooked on your own.
Of course like all other children mine don’t like all vegetables too. I am using some tricks and make many interesting combinations with wraps, dressings, seasons, mayonnaise and on that way this become my children’s favorite meal. You can prepare chicken on many different ways and I know that you tried lots of combinations so that’s why I choose this salad for you.
This is perfect combination of chicken, cranberry, pecan and celery and I know you will be very satisfied when you taste this. I was pretty surprise when I taste this for the first time how all this things go perfect together. I like this recipe because I can make it for a very short time spend in the kitchen so if you want something nice and quick this Chicken Cranberry Pecan Salad Wrap is perfect choice for you. Easy and quick salad with interesting taste and it is very practical because you serve it in small wraps which are very good for children. Celery is right ingredient for this salad and it gives super taste. It also goes perfectly with chicken and cranberry but you can use it with different ingredients.
There are plenty of similar recipes on thetexastasty.com. My family likes this combination and I serve it like a main dish even it is low in calories it has all that’s important. I really like this combination of sweet cranberry, chicken, crispy pecan, mayonnaise and seasons. Something that is very interesting with this recipe is all these beautiful colors which look really good rolled in wraps. Easy and quick preparing is one reason more to make this super salad and I know you will love it. So fresh, so tasty you need to make your perfect combination and enjoy!
- 3 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- ½ cup dried, sweetened cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt, optional
- White pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon Parsley, fresh
- 4 large tortillas or wraps
- In a large bowl combine chicken, cranberries, pecans and celery
- Stir to combine
- Add mayonnaise, salt, white pepper and mix well
- Place tortilla on a plate
- Layer with a spoonful of chicken mixture, sprinkle with a pinch of fresh parsley
- Roll wrap, cut and enjoy
Cheryl Roach says
Love your recipes. Thank you.
Lidia Simic says
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Karen says
This looks yummy except I don’t like mayo. What could I substitute?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Karen, you can use Greek yogurt or light sour cream (more or less depending on personal preference) instead of mayo. Enjoy!
Mary says
Miracle Whip will make it sweet if that is your taste.
maria says
Love it
Lidia Simic says
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Norma davisson says
substitute tarter sauce, ranch dressing
May Bingham says
Tartar sauce is made with mayonnaise.
Kathy says
Though tartar sauce doesn’t sound appealing withK this, to me, I ALWAYS add tartar to cole slaw!
Asenath Kemp says
I substitute plain yogurt
Patty says
I get vegi mayo from a natural food store in my town. It’s called veginaise and is very creamy and does not taste like mayo
Shyler says
Greek yogurt maybe?
Cindy says
Ranch dressing is good and flavorful in chicken salad
Shirley McDougal says
Avocado will work with this wonderfully. 😉 give it a try.
Carol Brogdon says
Avocado shounds wonderful with this!
Kim says
Cream cheese?
Kim says
Try a little ranch dressing or ranch with a bit of plain Greek yogourt mixed up.
Dora says
I love this. I will replace the celery with water chestnuts.
I make a similar one with out meat and put in spinach instead.
Bea says
Oh dang!! That aounds FANTASTIC!!!
Barbara Atkinson says
What is the white chunks in the plated picture? It doesn’t look like celery, it looks like cheese.
Lidia Simic says
Hi Barbara, that is celery root, chopped.
Sondra says
Celery root is different from celery.
Ellen says
Looks good. Have you tried wrapping up fresh spinach in it? I think I would.
Lidia Simic says
Hi Ellen, great idea! I haven’t tried that but thank you for sharing. Enjoy!
Charlotte says
These look really good but it looks like cheese and not celery in all of the pictures. Can you clarify the proper ingredients?
Charlotte says
..or apples, perhaps
Lidia Simic says
Hi Charlotte, it isn’t an apple. It is celery root chopped. Good luck!
Janal says
Is there a substitute for the mayo?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Janal, you can use Greek yogurt or light sour cream (more or less depending on personal preference) instead of mayo. Enjoy!
Shirley says
Avocado works great for Chicken Salad 😉 I don’t like celery so would use apples or cheese.
Michelle says
Do you have the nutritional info?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Michelle, I used an online calculator and got 345 calories per wrap. Enjoy!
Christina says
How many servings does this make?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Christina, this recipe makes four servings. Enjoy!
Robin says
I was wonder what the white cubes were I thought it was jicama, the name I saw you said celery root but I think your recipe says just celery. Looks tasty. My family doesn’t like mayo so o think I will use sour cream and jicama.
Samantha Ryan says
How do you recommend cooking the chicken and what is the best way to shred it?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Samantha, I usually place chicken in large pot and cover with chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow chicken to cook until heated through, this usually takes 20-25 minutes depending on the size.Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and place on a plate or cutting board and shred the chicken using two forks.Good luck and enjoy!
Linda W. says
you can season and bake the chicken or use a rotisserie chicken from the store like I sometimes do to save time.
Billie kelley says
What is calories n nutrition on this? Thank
Lidia Simic says
Hi Billie, I used an online calculator and got 345 calories per wrap. Enjoy!
Rev Ong says
I made this recipe for my company road trip and everyone loved it! Next, we’ll replace the chicken with potatoes for our vegetarian friend. Hope it works!
Lidia Simic says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this nice comment! 🙂
Diane says
How far ahead can these be made?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Diane, You can made these ahead a few days, 3 to 4 days.
milica says
Tastes great I love love LOOOOVE this!!
Kristin says
Looks delicious! I will be making it for my family this week and wondering if anyone has made this using canned chicken? Big time saver for sure!
Luann says
Not good with canned chicken
Beverly Clarke says
I was going to make chicken salad for lunch today but this look too good to pass up. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Lidia Simic says
You’re very welcome! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this nice comment!
Sara says
I like to add some apple to mine. Have also substituted cranberries with grapes and use walnuts instead of pecans. I love chicken salad on a croissant, but the wrap sounds really good.
Erica says
Hello… have you tried to freeze the chicken salad?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Erica, I haven’t tried that but I think it will do okay at freezing
Sarah says
Canot freeze mayo. The mayo breaks apart.
doughboy says
DELICIOUS! I made some additions:
used walnut crumbs in place of pecans, added 1/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds, mixed poppy seed dressing 1/2 & 1/2 with Miracle whip and added a small bag of Kale Salad Mix. Mixed it all together placed it on Spinach Tortillas and rolled up to make a wrap. Chopped the kale salad a little more and it made the shreaded chicken go much farther adding a crunchy texture and more flavour to the Chicken Salad! This has become a family and catering favourite! Thank you!
Lidia Simic says
You’re very welcome! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this nice comment and a great idea!
Jean says
I’m try to stay off breads the wraps any different?? Or what else can be done
Lidia Simic says
Hi Jean, you can serve on lettuce or spinach if you desired.
Ann says
There are cheese wraps by the brand name of Folios which can be used in place of tortillas
Bobbie Sparks says
Definitely making this for my next neighborhood ladies luncheon !!??
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for such a nice comment Bobbie! I’m glad that you like the recipe! 🙂
Michele says
I have been making this same recipe for years, love it on a Hawaiian roll.
Lidia Simic says
A great idea! 🙂 Thanks!
Leslie says
Do the wraps get soggy if made a few hours ahead?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Leslie, You can make these ahead a few days, 3 to 4 days.
Mary Ellen says
Is there a trick to getting these rolled up tight. I’ve made things in the
Past that had to be rolled and cut and they sort of fell apart. Any advice Is appreciated. Thanks.
Lidia Simic says
Hi Mary Ellen, if you want to prevent unwrapping you can add more mayonnaise to tie the salad. I hope this helps!
Atifah says
Can we substitute celery ?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Atifah, Yes, you can substitute celery with sliced grapes or sliced apples and this salad will still be awesome. 🙂
Lori says
I’m planning on making these for trip to Maine with my husband, father and his friend. We are going to a show and its my dads b-day. But what I’m planning on doing is slicing it to no more than half inch and using as a snack after the show! (Or use as appetizer)!!!!!!!!!!!! YUM!!
Lidia Simic says
🙂
Michele says
We really enjoyed this yummy recipe. I toasted the pecans, added 1/8 teaspoon curry powder, and I used Veganese instead of mayo. Also, I didn’t make them too far ahead because I didn’t want the pecans to loose their crunchiness. Came out great. Making them again today for a mom’s Bible study brunch.
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for such a nice comment Michele! I’m glad that you like the recipe! 🙂
Debi says
Hello Lidia,
This recipe looks good. I was wondering if you could use cream cheese in place of the mayo, because I can’t have mayo. Thanks for sharing.
Lidia Simic says
Hi Debi, I think that’s a great idea or you can use Greek yogurt or light sour cream (more or less depending on personal preference) instead of mayo. Enjoy!
Connie says
Quick and easy shredded chicken can be made in an Instant Pot, my new favorite appliance. You can cook fresh or even frozen chicken breasts in a jiffy and shred them for use in multiple recipes.
I can’t wait to try this delicious looking recipe.
Denise says
Made this tonight and it was delicious, hubby even gave it a thumbs up. Used fresh chicken breast shredded.
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for such a nice comment Denise! I’m glad that you like the recipe! 🙂
IFortuna says
Looks delicious! I think I would puree the chicken to make a smoother filling and thereby making it easier to roll. I would also put a layer of butter or cream cheese on the wrap so it does not get soggy. I , also, lightly cook my tortillas (dry or buttered pan) before using them in order to get rid of the raw flour taste and add a toasty flavor. By the way, toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor. Much better than raw.
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for such a nice comment! 🙂
Tana Buck says
This is my favorite chicken salad. Thanks for sharing!!!
Tana
Lidia Simic says
You’re welcome Tana! 🙂 I’m glad that you like the recipe!
Leona Hotaling says
I made this two days ago for lunch with my aunt. I used whole wheat wraps and we both had lettuce on our wrap. I did not use the parsley. I loved this, my aunt loved it. This is going in my list of things to make when it is hot or I need something special. I only have the use of one arm and was nervous about shredding the chicken but I took my stainless steel bowl and sat in my recliner and did ok with it.
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for such a nice comment! I’m glad that you like the recipe! 🙂
Lindy says
You can shred chicken in your mixer. When it is done cooking place warm chicken in mixer bowl and turn on low. It will shred it perfectly very quickly! Much easier if you only have use of one hand. ?
Lee Brittain-Curry says
Hi Linda. Don’t know if you will see my comment since I am writing almost a year after your posting but…try putting your chicken in the bowl of a stand up mixer and put it on low. The paddle does a GREAT job at shredding chicken. Found that tip on line over a year ago & am SO thankful that I did. (You can probably do it with hand mixer as well but more cumbersome I would think.)
Yummiest Food says
Thank you for such a great idea and comment, Lee! 🙂
DeeDee says
You can put warm cooked chicken in a stand mixer, with a paddle atachment and it sheds easily and quickly.
Annette says
Love this recipe. Any nutrition information you can share?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Annette, I used an online calculator and got 345 calories per wrap. Enjoy!
Esther - Corona says
I love this recipe!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Lidia Simic says
You’re very welcome! 🙂 I’m very glad you like the recipe!
Janie says
I wonder why a reader said it isn’t good with canned chicken. Was thinking of taking on trip “unassembled” and putting together at hotel suite. Any thoughts?
Lidia Simic says
Hi Janie, The canned chicken has plenty of salt, but you can replace the cooked, shredded chicken with canned chicken if you desire. Hope that helps!
Kimberly says
Made this recipe twice from leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Made it for me for my school lunches, but made the mistake of sending it with my husband for his 3am supper at work. Needless to say, he LOVED it so much, I had to share. Thus, making it twice. Thank you for sharing.
Lidia Simic says
You’re very welcome, Kimberly! 🙂 I’m glad you like the recipe!
Tammy says
I am keto, so am going to substitute mayo for cream cheese (drop the cranberries ?) and instead of doing a wrap, use celery sticks and the chicken mixture as a dip.
bz says
Layer the wrap with a “SPOONFUL” of the chicken mixture? Obviously a big spoon.
Lidia Simic says
Hi Bz, Yes you are right. Enjoy!
Miguel says
Hi this looks really good, what would be a good side with this, some chips perhaps
Lidia Simic says
Hi Miguel, that would be yummy! Apples work well in this recipe. Thanks for the comment!
Di Goodrich says
I made this for a luncheon. I used Greek yogurt in place of mayo and added chopped spinach. They came out really good.
Lidia says
Thank you for such a nice comment! I’m glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Bobbi Smith says
Made this earlier as written, delicious!
Lidia Simic says
Thank you for the comment Bobbi! I’m glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Ricki says
I make the same recipe but mix in about 1/4 cup of honey with the mayo before adding it to the rest of the ingredients… my family can’t get enough of it! Also, if you’re in a rush rotisserie chicken works Great! Thanks for sharing… I’m going to make some today!
Lidia says
You’re very welcome, Ricki! 🙂 Thank you for such a nice comment and great ideas!
Loretta says
Made this just to your recipe and it is absolutely wonderful. No substitutions made. So your recipe is wonderful. Going to make it today again.
Yummiest Food says
Thank you for such a nice comment, Loretta! I’m glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Lisa Januska says
Finally the perfect ratio of ingredients, thank you, this is such a tasty recipe!!
Yummiest Food says
You’re most welcome, Lisa! 🙂 I’m glad you like the recipe!
Holly Emery says
This recipe is the best! I make it in bulk and have it for the week! I put a few more cranberries in and a little more mayo (light) in and it’s perfect for me!
Yummiest Food says
Thank you for such a nice comment, Holly! I’m glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Leigh says
I’m all about make ahead and freeze for breakfasts and lunches. Has anyone tried to freeze these?
Barb says
This will be fantastic for one of my Victorian Teas!