Description
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Combining creamy avocado with tender shredded chicken and fresh veggies, this recipe offers a refreshing, low-carb alternative served in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Ingredients
- 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 salad base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to create a creamy, flavorful chicken salad.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute flavors and add crunch.
- Prepare the lettuce leaves: Gently separate the lettuce leaves, taking care not to tear them, and lay them flat on a clean surface to form the wraps.
- Assemble the wraps: Spoon an even portion of the chicken salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, ensuring not to overfill for easy wrapping.
- Wrap and secure: Fold the sides of the lettuce leaves over the filling and roll them gently to form neat wraps.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these wraps fresh for the best texture and flavor. They make a perfect quick meal or snack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise.
- Use Romaine or butter lettuce for sturdier wraps.
- These wraps are best served immediately to maintain crispness of the lettuce.
- Leftover chicken can be cooked in advance and shredded for convenience.
- Optionally, add chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra freshness.
