Here’s a quick and tasty Chicken Salad Pinwheels recipe—perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or a light snack:
🥪 Chicken Salad Pinwheels
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated (optional)
- 1–2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–6 large flour tortillas or wraps
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the chicken salad
- In a bowl, mix chicken, mayonnaise, celery, carrot, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Prepare the tortillas
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Optional: place a layer of lettuce on each tortilla.
3. Spread the filling
- Evenly spread the chicken salad mixture over each tortilla, leaving a small border at the edges.
4. Roll and chill
- Roll tortillas tightly into a log.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Slice and serve
- Slice each log into 1–2 inch pinwheels.
- Serve as an appetizer, snack, or light lunch.
🍽️ Tips
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions, grapes, or dried cranberries.
- Use whole wheat or spinach tortillas for a healthier twist.
- Can be made a day ahead—keep wrapped in the fridge to maintain freshness.
- For smaller, bite-sized pinwheels, cut the tortillas in half before rolling.
If you want, I can give a cream cheese version with herbs and bacon for extra richness and flavor—it makes the pinwheels more decadent and party-friendly.
Do you want me to give that version?
