Description
A quick and easy Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps recipe perfect for a light and comforting meal. This dish combines shredded cooked chicken with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery, and sharp red onion, all wrapped in fresh romaine lettuce leaves for a refreshing and healthy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, and Dijon mustard to create the chicken salad mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir all components thoroughly until well combined to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Season: Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences to enhance the flavor of the chicken salad.
- Assemble the Wraps: Take a fresh romaine lettuce leaf and spoon the chicken salad mixture into the center of the leaf.
- Serve: Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling carefully and serve immediately for a crisp and refreshing meal.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the salad for a fresh, tangy flavor.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Use iceberg or butter lettuce if romaine is unavailable.
- This recipe is great for meal prep as it assembles quickly and stores well in the fridge.
