Tex-Mex Chicken Wrap with Cilantro-Lime Salsa

This tender roasted chicken-spinach wrap gets an extra shot of pizazz from an unbeatable tomato salsa seasoned with fresh lime and fragrant cilantro.

Servings: 4

Ingredients for Cilantro-Lime Salsa:

• 2  large ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)
• 1/4  cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained on paper towel
• 4 Tbsp. chopped black olives
• 1/4  cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  Tbsp. finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper
• 1  Tbsp. lime juice
• 1/8  tsp. salt

Ingredients for Tex-Mex Chicken Wrap:

• 3-4 Tbsp. low-fat cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp. dry taco seasoning mix
• 2  10-inch flour tortillas
• 2 Tbsp. wheat germ
• 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or colby cheese
• 2  cups fresh baby spinach
• 12 oz. roasted chicken breast, thinly sliced

Other Ingredients:

• 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks

Directions:

For Cilantro-Lime Salsa: 

1. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, black beans, black olives, and jalapeño pepper.
2. Stir in lime juice and salt. Set aside.

For Tex-Mex Chicken Wraps:

1. Combine cream cheese with taco seasoning and blend well.  Spread evenly on tortillas; top with wheat germ and grated cheese.  
2. Layer spinach on top of cheeses.   With a slotted spoon, scoop salsa on top and spread evenly.  Top with chicken.
3. Roll up tortillas to enclose filling. Cut each tortilla in half to make 4 servings, carefully securing each half with a toothpick. 
4. Serve with individual side dishes of cantaloupe.

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Nutritional Data: (per serving)

Calories 371
Total Fat (g) 8
Cholesterol (mg) 57
Sodium (mg) 612
Carbohydrate (g) 44
Fiber (g) 6.0
Sugar (g) 12.0
Protein (g) 33

Caloric Ratio:

Carbohydrates: 45%
Fat: 19%
Protein: 36%

Extra Nutritional Data: (per serving)

Fullness Factor: 2.8 out of 5.0
Nutrition Rating: 4.1 out of 5.0
Estimated Glycemic Load: 20 [target = 100/day or less]
Inflammation Factor: n/a [target = 50/day or higher]
Nutrient Balance Completeness Score: 71 out of 100
Protein Quality/Amino Acid Score: 122 [target = 100 or higher]

This food is a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Manganese, and a very good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

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10-06-09 UPDATE: Made this for friends, and everyone scarfed it down. I think it’s a winner!

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