Description
These BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful take on the classic BLT sandwich, using tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a light and satisfying lunch!
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional for tang)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 8 large butter lettuce or romaine leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble: Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Keep the salad chilled until ready to serve for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
