Holiday Leftover Turkey Chicken Wraps (Printable Version)

Use leftover turkey, chicken, or shrimp plus cranberry sauce for fresh, festive handheld wraps with greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked turkey, chicken, or shrimp, chopped

→ Vegetables & Greens

02 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
03 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

→ Wrap & Spreads

06 - 4 large flour tortillas or whole wheat wraps
07 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
08 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

→ Extras (Optional)

09 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
10 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface.
02 - If desired, mix mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with cranberry sauce for a creamy spread.
03 - Spread 2 tablespoons of cranberry sauce (or cranberry-mayo mixture) onto each tortilla, leaving a border.
04 - Evenly distribute the salad greens, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red onion over the cranberry sauce.
05 - Top each wrap with about 1/2 cup of your chosen protein (turkey, chicken, or shrimp).
06 - Sprinkle with cheese and nuts if using.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up each tortilla tightly to form a wrap.
08 - Slice in half on the diagonal and serve immediately, or wrap tightly in foil for later.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Effortlessly uses up turkey, chicken, or shrimp and leftover cranberry sauce
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat and requires zero cooking
  • Pantry friendly and endlessly customizable with whatever greens, nuts, or cheese you have
  • Tastes refreshingly light after a heavier holiday meal
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber thanks to the greens and protein choice
  • Customizable for almost any dietary preference
  • Ideal for lunches or busy weekday dinners
03 -
  • Do not overfill the wraps or they will be impossible to roll and eat neatly.
  • Warm tortillas very lightly if they feel stiff before filling and rolling.
  • If packing for lunch, layer the greens in the center away from the sauce to help them stay crisp.
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