Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
American · Main course · 15 min total
A light and refreshing twist on classic chicken salad, served in crisp lettuce cups for a low-carb, gluten-free meal or appetizer.
15
min prep
4
servings
320
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 large lettuce leaves (such as Bibb or romaine)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice; stir until smooth.
- Add chicken, celery, red onion, cranberries, and pecans; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf.
- Fold or roll the lettuce around the filling and serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra crunch, add chopped apple or water chestnuts.
- Chicken salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days; assemble wraps just before serving.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
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