Description
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and delicious low-carb meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Creamy mashed avocado and Greek yogurt blend with tender shredded chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy lemon juice, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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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
Wraps
- 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 to create a creamy base.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped red onion and celery along with the garlic powder. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, blending all flavors well.
- Prepare the lettuce leaves: Gently separate the lettuce leaves and lay them flat on a clean surface, taking care not to tear them.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon an even portion of the chicken salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, ensuring each wrap has a balanced amount of filling.
- Wrap the leaves: Fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling and roll or wrap them up securely to hold the salad inside.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the avocado chicken salad lettuce wraps immediately for the best texture and freshness. These wraps are perfect as a light, nutritious meal or snack.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier salad or mayo for a richer flavor.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the salad.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh as lettuce can wilt if stored with filling.
- Substitute romaine or butter lettuce with iceberg or bibb lettuce if preferred.
- Leftover chicken salad can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
