Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

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This chicken Caesar salad wrap recipe is elevated by the irresistible smoky flavor of grilled chicken and grilled romaine. Whisk together this easy Caesar salad dressing, toss with the grilled chicken and romaine and wrap it all together for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), trimmed

  • teaspoon salt

  • 2 small romaine hearts

  • cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 4 8- to 9-inch spinach wraps, warmed

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Combine lemon juice, oil, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper in a large bowl.

  3. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Sprinkle chicken with salt. Cut romaine in half lengthwise, leaving root ends intact. Grill the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Two minutes before the chicken is done, place the romaine on the rack and grill, turning once or twice, until lightly charred and beginning to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes total.

  4. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Cut the root ends off the romaine, then chop the leaves. Add the chicken, lettuce and Parmesan to the bowl with the dressing; toss until well combined. Fill each wrap with about 1 1/2 cups of the salad and roll closed.

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Tips

Tip: Oil the grill rack before you grill to keep food from sticking. Bring a little bowl of oil out to the preheated grill along with a folded paper towel and a pair of tongs. Oil the paper towel, hold it with the tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill--it can cause a flare-up.)

Eat neat: Keeping the filling inside a wrap or burrito can be a challenge, especially if you're on the go. That's why we recommend wrapping your burrito in foil so you can pick it up and eat it without losing the filling, peeling back the foil as you go.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

429 Calories
16g Fat
40g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 wrap
Calories 429
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 33g 65%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Vitamin A 6882IU 138%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Folate 112mcg 28%
Sodium 688mg 30%
Calcium 125mg 10%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Potassium 408mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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