Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Indulge in a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy with our 15-minute Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps. This quick and healthy recipe combines tender chicken, ripe avocado, and zesty seasonings in crisp lettuce cups, offering a delicious, low-carb meal that's ideal for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-6 lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cucumber
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocado, celery, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto the lettuce leaves, dividing it evenly among the leaves.
- Top with chopped fresh tomatoes and cucumber, if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, avocado, celery, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto the lettuce leaves, dividing it evenly among the leaves.
- Top with chopped fresh tomatoes and cucumber, if using.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Use different types of lettuce, such as iceberg or spinach, for a different flavor and texture.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, to the chicken salad for added flavor.
- Use a different type of citrus, such as lemon or orange, for a different flavor.
- Add some chopped nuts or seeds, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds, to the chicken salad for added crunch.
- Use a different type of protein, such as turkey or tuna, for a different flavor.
- Store the chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 30g