Turkey Wrap with Bacon and Avocado

This turkey wrap is light and fresh yet hearty and filling. It’s loaded with bacon, avocado, and veggies to satisfy you with contrasting textures and bright flavors.

Ingredients

These turkey wraps are super easy to customize. Change up the flavors by using your favorite ingredients or use up what you have on hand!

See the recipe card for ingredient amounts and full instructions.

• Make sure you use a burrito-sized spinach wrap. It needs to be at least 10 inches in diameter to hold the filling and wrap like a burrito. I like using Mission wraps, but any large tortilla will work.
• Chipotle mayo, regular mayo, ranch dressing, or honey mustard all work great as a turkey wrap condiment. You can use store-bought or homemade. I like making wraps with my leftover Chipotle lime sauce.
• Crispy bacon adds a burst of umami flavor and a hearty texture. I always use crispy oven-cooked bacon. You can use turkey bacon if you don’t eat pork.
• Use your favorite sliced turkey breast. You can use deli sliced turkey, leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or homemade smoked turkey breast.
• Use any type of sliced cheese. I like Provolone, Pepper Jack, or Colby Jack.
• I usually use a sliced Roma tomato. But if it’s tomato season, heirloom tomato slices taste heavenly.
• Sliced avocado adds a smooth and creamy texture and adds a few grams of fiber.
• Use a crisp lettuce such as green leaf, romaine, or iceberg.
• Add salt and pepper to make everything pop.

Variations

Make it a salad bowl: If you prefer to skip the wrap, shred a pile of lettuce and pile everything on top. Make sure you tear the turkey and bacon into bite-sized pieces. Then, drizzle the chipotle mayo, ranch, or mayo on top.

How to Make it

See the recipe card for full instructions and ingredient amounts.

Spread your condiment on the tortilla, leaving a 1-inch margin around the edges. I used Chipotle lime sauce on these. Then layer turkey, bacon, and cheese in a line down the center.

Next, add the tomato and avocado. Sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper. Then, top with a leaf of lettuce.

Fold in the edges of the tortilla to cover the fillings. Then, roll it up like a burrito, tucking in the fillings as you go.

Lay it seam side down and use a sharp knife to cut it in half. If you’re not eating it immediately, roll it in plastic wrap to keep it together.

Serving Tips

These turkey wraps are perfect for lunch or dinner on a busy day. They’re refreshing yet hearty and filling.  Pack them up for a picnic or enjoy them after a day on the lake or at the pool. You can take them to work, school, or keep them in the fridge when you’re working from home.

Beverage Pairing

Try these wraps with iced green tea or Southern sweet tea. Or enjoy it with a cold beer. A hazy IPA or a Corona would be perfect.

Complete the Meal

• Add a side of fresh fruit and veggies. A simple fruit salad, such as a strawberry mango salad, is perfect. Or, try it with white bean and chickpea salad.
• Or add a side of pasta salad like this summer veggie pasta salad.
• A bag of salty, crunchy chips makes a perfect, simple side. Try tortilla chips with a batch of black bean and corn salsa or Mexican street corn dip.
• If you’re feeding a crowd, try making a second sandwich option like a batch of pimento cheese sandwiches.
• Finally, end the meal with a small dessert. Blueberry pie pops or peaches and cream tartlets would be amazing.