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Chunky Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Chunky Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Chunky Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

This lightly dressed chicken salad is so delicious and satisfying. Although this recipe calls for pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, feel free to use your favorite grilled chicken recipe instead.

Servings
4-6
Prep Time
20 mins + time to marinate Cook time: n/a
Cook Time
Ingredients
Total Time
20 mins

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 tbsp. Mayonaise (olive oil or avocado oil based)

2 tbsp. Greek yogurt

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. apple cider vinegar

½ tsp garlic powder

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Chicken Salad:

2 chicken breast, Use rotisserie chicken without the skin. chuck the chicken into equal size cubes

3 large stalks celery, chopped

1/4 c. pecans, roughly chopped

10 cherry tomatoes, washed and cut in half or smaller

fresh parsley, washed, stems removed and finely chopped

2 green onions, finely sliced, green part only

large Romaine lettuce leaves Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish (optional): chopped pecans, fresh parsley or Sliced green onions

INstructions

1. In a small glass bowl, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and oregano. Stir to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

2. In a larger non-reactive bowl, combine chicken breast, celery, pecans, grapes, parsley, and green onion. Add dressing and gently stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired

3. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes overnight to allow the flavors to combine. To serve, divide the chicken salad between the Romaine lettuce leaves. Garnish with parsley and/or green onions, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tip: Boston Bibb lettuce is another excellent lettuce variety for this recipe because it has attractive, naturally bowl-shaped leaves.