Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
By whipping up your own Caesar dressing and choosing a high-fiber wrap, you’ll elevate mundane lunch fare to a tangier, healthier level.
Chelsey Amer
Jazz up yourclassic Caesar salad by using shredded brussels sprouts instead of lettuce in these Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps. Wraps can often contain a high carbohydrate load, which can cause a blood sugar spike, so look for a high-fiber option with at least 4-5 grams of fiber per wrap. Sugar also tends to sneak its way into prepared dressing, so it’s worth the few extra minutes to make this homemade dressing, too (it makes enough for leftovers!).
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. minced garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¼ + ⅛ tsp. black pepper, divided
- 1 lb. thinly sliced chicken breast cutlets
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ Tbsp. avocado oil
- 4 cups raw shredded Brussels sprouts
- 4 large whole wheat wraps
Directions
- To make the Caesar dressing, mix together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano and ⅛ tsp. black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- For the chicken, season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and ¼ tsp. pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Add avocado oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a cutting board. When the chicken cools enough to handle, cut into strips.
- In a large bowl mix the shredded Brussels sprouts with about half of the dressing. Store the remaining dressing in the refrigerator for leftovers. Mix the Brussels sprouts with the dressing until fully coated to your liking.
- To assemble the wraps, add about 1 cup of the dressed Brussels sprouts on the bottom of the wraps, then add chicken on top. Wrap and repeat until the remaining ingredients are used.
