Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps combine tender shredded chicken with creamy avocado and a tangy Greek yogurt-mayo dressing, served fresh and crisp in lettuce leaves for a light and healthy meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, diced
To Serve
- Romaine hearts or bibb lettuce leaves (about 16 leaves)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded cooked chicken, plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all components are well integrated creating a creamy salad base.
- Season and Add Avocado: Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it, so it retains its creamy texture within the salad.
- Prepare Lettuce Cups: Wash and dry the romaine or bibb lettuce leaves carefully so they remain crisp. These will serve as your edible cups or wraps.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the avocado chicken salad into each lettuce leaf, distributing evenly to create individual wraps. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crisp lettuce and creamy filling.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in finely chopped celery or toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and great flavor; otherwise, cook and shred boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- If you want a lighter version, reduce or omit the mayonnaise and increase the Greek yogurt.
- These wraps are best served fresh to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.
- Try adding fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley to brighten up the flavor.
Keywords: Avocado chicken salad, lettuce wraps, healthy lunch, low carb, quick chicken salad, no cook chicken recipe
