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Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps

Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps for a Tasty Twist

Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps are a savory, plant-based alternative to traditional chicken salad, perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Jackfruit
  • 1 can young green jackfruit canned in brine or water, not syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper to your spice preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the Salad
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles or relish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
For Wrapping
  • 4 large tortillas spinach or whole wheat
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup microgreens optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Jackfruit: Drain and rinse the jackfruit, pat dry, and shred into thin strands.
    Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps
  2. Sauté the Jackfruit: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté jackfruit with spices for 8–10 minutes until browned.
    Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps
  3. Make the Vegan Chicken Salad Dressing: Combine vegan mayo, mustard, lemon juice, and vinegar in a bowl. Whisk until smooth, then fold in salad ingredients.
    Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps
  4. Combine & Chill: Mix jackfruit into dressing, let sit for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps
  5. Assemble the Wraps: Lay tortillas, add greens, jackfruit mixture, avocado, tomato, roll tightly, and slice in half.
    Pulled Jackfruit Vegan Chicken Salad Wraps

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover jackfruit salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Assemble wraps just before serving for best results.

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