Cobb Salad Wraps
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyThese Cobb Salad Wraps turn a classic favorite into an easy handheld meal. Filled with chicken, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, tomato, spinach, blue cheese, and a simple red wine vinaigrette, they are perfect for lunch, dinner, or sharing.
It’s currently summer, which means I’m always on the hunt for easy recipes that feel fresh, cool, and satisfying. Salads are an obvious choice, but even I have to admit they can start to feel a little boring after a while. That’s where these Cobb Salad Wraps come in.
I love a good Cobb salad. Whenever I spot one on a menu, I’m almost immediately drawn to it. There’s just something about that combination of chicken, avocado, egg, tomato, greens, and blue cheese that always sounds good. Since we’ve made a few wraps here on Inspired by Charm, I started wondering what would happen if I tucked all of those classic Cobb salad flavors inside a soft tortilla. So that’s exactly what I did, and I’m loving the results.
It’s basically a handheld salad, and honestly, what’s not to love about that? You get all of those wonderful flavors and textures in a form that’s easy to eat, share, and/or take along with you. The recipe is flexible, too. While I love the classic combination, you can easily add the ingredients you enjoy and leave out anything you don’t. I think you’re going to love how easy these are to make and how much flavor is packed into every bite. Let’s get into all of the delicious details.
Why You’ll Enjoy This Recipe
- A classic favorite in a new form. These Cobb Salad Wraps have the chicken, avocado, tomato, egg, blue cheese, and tangy dressing you expect from a Cobb salad. Wrapping everything in a tortilla makes it a little more fun and a lot easier to eat.
- Quick and easy to make. Once the ingredients are chopped, the wraps come together in just a few minutes. Using leftover or rotisserie chicken makes the preparation even simpler.
- Full of flavor and texture. You get creamy avocado, tender chicken, juicy tomato, crisp spinach, rich blue cheese, and chopped egg in every bite. The homemade red wine vinaigrette ties it all together without weighing down the filling.
Ingredients
Before I can walk you through this tasty wrap recipe, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need to get started.
- Cooked Chicken – Use cubed or chopped cooked chicken for the hearty base of these wraps. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
- Green Onions – These add a mild onion flavor and a little fresh bite without overpowering the other ingredients.
- Tomato – A ripe, firm tomato adds juiciness, color, and freshness to the filling.
- Avocado – Choose an avocado that is ripe but still slightly firm so it holds its shape when everything is mixed.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs – Chopped eggs add richness and help give the wraps that familiar Cobb salad flavor.
- Red Wine Vinegar – This gives the homemade dressing its bright, tangy flavor.
- Olive Oil – Olive oil balances the vinegar and helps the dressing coat all of the ingredients.
- Dijon Mustard – Dijon adds a subtle sharpness and helps bring the dressing together.
- Granulated Sugar – A small amount of sugar softens the acidity of the vinegar and balances the dressing.
- Salt – Salt enhances all of the flavors in the dressing and the wrap filling.
- Black Pepper – A little black pepper adds gentle warmth and seasoning.
- Flour Tortillas – Large flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and roomy enough to hold all of the Cobb salad filling.
- Fresh Spinach – Shredded spinach adds freshness, color, and a light leafy texture to each wrap.
- Blue Cheese – Crumbled blue cheese brings the bold, tangy flavor that makes a classic Cobb salad so distinctive.
How To Make
And with all of the ingredients assembled, I think we’re ready to make these Cobb Salad Wraps. I’ll walk you through the steps below. I’ve also provided a full ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card below.
- Add the chicken, green onions, tomato, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs to a large bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together, taking care not to mash the avocado.
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- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange the tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among them, placing it in a line just below the center of each tortilla.
- Top each serving with shredded spinach and crumbled blue cheese.
- Fold the bottom edge of each tortilla over the filling, then fold in the two sides and roll tightly to close. Secure each wrap with a toothpick, if needed.
- Slice the wraps in half and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these Cobb Salad Wraps ahead of time?
The filling can be prepared a few hours in advance, but wait to add the avocado and dressing until close to serving. For the best texture, assemble the wraps shortly before eating them so the tortillas and spinach stay fresh.
How do I keep the wraps from becoming soggy?
Use a firm tomato and remove some of its watery seeds before chopping. You can also add the spinach to the tortilla first, creating a light barrier between the tortilla and the dressed chicken mixture.
What can I use instead of blue cheese?
Feta is a great substitute if you want something tangy but a little milder. Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, goat cheese, or even a creamy ranch-style cheese would work well.
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I really hope these Cobb Salad Wraps find their way into your kitchen this season. If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear all about it. Please stop back and leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.
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Cobb Salad Wraps
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 medium tomato roughly chopped
- 1 medium avocado peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 6 10-inch flour tortillas
Dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the chicken, green onions, tomato, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs to a large bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together, taking care not to mash the avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange the tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among them, placing it in a line just below the center of each tortilla.
- Top each serving with shredded spinach and crumbled blue cheese.
- Fold the bottom edge of each tortilla over the filling, then fold in the two sides and roll tightly to close. Secure each wrap with a toothpick, if needed.
- Slice the wraps in half and serve immediately.