Description
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, healthy, and quick meal option perfect for a light lunch or snack. Combining tender shredded chicken with creamy avocado and Greek yogurt, flavored with Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice, and crunchy veggies, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, they offer a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo for a richer taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Wrap
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce works best)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt or mayo, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Stir in the finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to distribute flavors.
- Prepare lettuce leaves: Gently separate the lettuce leaves, being careful not to tear them, and lay each leaf flat on a clean surface or plate.
- Assemble wraps: Spoon an even amount of the chicken salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Wrap and secure: Fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling and wrap them to form neat parcels suitable for eating by hand.
- Serve immediately: For the freshest taste and best texture, serve the lettuce wraps right away.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise.
- Use crisp lettuce varieties like romaine or butter lettuce for easier wrapping.
- Chicken can be substituted with cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust garlic powder and mustard to your taste preference.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh to avoid sogginess from the avocado and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
