Description
A delightful twist on the classic BLT, these chicken salad lettuce wraps are light, flavorful, and packed with protein, making them the perfect lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (Romaine or Butter lettuce work great!)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure your chicken is shredded, bacon is crispy and crumbled, and tomatoes are halved.
- In a Large Bowl: Combine your cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Get Saucy: Add in your mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, then mix it up until well-coated.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and mix again until well incorporated.
- Chill (Optional): If you have time, let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Assemble the Wraps: Grab your lettuce leaves and spoon a generous amount of the chicken salad into the center of each leaf.
- Roll and Enjoy: Fold the sides of the lettuce over the filling and roll it up like a burrito. Serve immediately.
- Garnish: Drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle fresh herbs on top if desired.
Notes
These wraps are versatile; consider adding avocado, jalapeños, or different herbs to customize your salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken salad, BLT, lettuce wraps, healthy lunch, quick meal