Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery
A refreshing picnic wrap filled with curried chicken salad featuring crunchy apples, celery, and a creamy yogurt dressing wrapped in soft tortillas. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 20 minutes pairs shredded cooked chicken breast, plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 medium, diced apple
- 2, finely chopped celery stalks
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp curry powder. Stir until the mixture is creamy and evenly coated.
- Step 2: Add 1 diced medium apple, 2 finely chopped celery stalks, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the chicken mixture. Mix gently until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Step 3: Lay out 4 large flour tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the curried chicken salad evenly among them, placing it in the center of each tortilla.
- Step 4: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps. Wrap each in parchment paper or foil for easy transport. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving cold at your picnic.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep plain greek yogurt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Cold Curried Chicken Salad Wraps with Apples and Celery?
American sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
