Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining shredded rotisserie chicken with creamy avocado, Greek yogurt, and a hint of lemon, this salad offers a refreshing twist served in crisp lettuce cups. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a low-carb and protein-packed option that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie is ideal)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, and diced
To Serve
- Romaine hearts or bibb lettuce (about 16 leaves)
Instructions
- Mix the chicken salad base: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, finely chopped onions, and lemon juice. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the chicken is coated evenly.
- Season and add avocado: Season the chicken mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences. Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it too much, to maintain some texture.
- Prepare the lettuce cups: Separate and wash the romaine or bibb lettuce leaves, pat them dry, and arrange them on a serving platter to use as vessels for the chicken salad.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the avocado chicken salad mixture into each lettuce leaf, creating individual wraps. Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp and fresh.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken salad.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Use freshly shredded chicken from rotisserie or cooked chicken breasts for best flavor and texture.
- These wraps make great meal prep options; store chicken salad separately from lettuce to avoid sogginess.
- Add chopped celery or bell peppers for crunch and additional veggies.