Description
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Combining shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, they deliver a satisfying crunch and a burst of refreshing flavors—all ready in just 10 minutes.
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
Wraps
- 8 large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce works best)
Instructions
- Mix the base ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mashed avocado, Greek yogurt (or mayo), Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is creamy and evenly blended.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Fold in the finely chopped red onion, celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine all the flavors without mashing the avocado too much.
- Prepare the lettuce leaves: Carefully separate the lettuce leaves and lay them flat on a clean surface, ensuring they are intact and ready to hold the filling.
- Fill the wraps: Spoon an equal amount of the chicken salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, making sure not to overfill to avoid tearing.
- Wrap and fold: Fold the sides of each lettuce leaf over the filling and roll or wrap it up securely to create a neat, handheld wrap.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the wraps right away for the best texture and freshness, as the lettuce may wilt if prepared too far in advance.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise.
- Use romaine or butter lettuce for sturdy leaves that hold the filling well.
- Can be stored separately, but assemble just before serving to keep lettuce crisp.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch if desired.
- Perfect for a low-carb or gluten-free diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
