Light and Tangy Twister
Elevate your lunch game with the vibrant and refreshing "Light and Tangy Twister"! This no-cook recipe features soft flour tortillas packed with a medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy roasted chicken breast, crunchy shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell peppers, and cool cucumber sticks. What makes this dish truly irresistible is the tangy citrus dressing—a zesty blend of lime juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—that ties together the fresh, wholesome ingredients with a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for meal prep or a quick 15-minute meal, these wraps are as healthy as they are satisfying. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, they’re a portable, mess-free option for lunches on the go, picnics, or light dinners. Pair the Light and Tangy Twister with your favorite summer drink for a meal that’s full of flavor and flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Roasted chicken breast
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the tangy citrus dressing. Set aside.
Shred or chop the roasted chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the vegetables: shred the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and julienne the cucumber.
Lay each tortilla flat and evenly distribute the chopped romaine lettuce in the center of each wrap.
Add shredded chicken, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top of the lettuce.
Drizzle a generous amount of the tangy citrus dressing over the fillings.
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it tightly into a wrap, securing the ends with parchment paper or kitchen twine if needed.
Slice each wrap in half, serve immediately, and enjoy your Light and Tangy Twister!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3341 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 98.4 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1948 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
