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Fresh Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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A quick, healthy, and delicious chicken salad made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and crunchy veggies, served in crisp lettuce wraps for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or 2%
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or substitute fresh parsley)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves, washed and separated
  • Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts or sliced almonds, diced apples, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or dice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups or 300g). If cooking fresh chicken, poach in simmering water for about 15 minutes, then cool and shred.
  2. Chop the vegetables: finely dice 2 celery stalks and 1/4 cup (40g) red onion. Chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill.
  3. Mix the dressing: in a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup (180ml) plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk gently to blend.
  4. Combine all ingredients: add shredded chicken, chopped celery, onion, and dill to the bowl with the yogurt dressing. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  5. Prepare lettuce wraps: separate and pat dry 8 large lettuce leaves. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken salad onto each leaf and fold or roll gently to form wraps.
  6. Serve immediately or chill: serve fresh for crisp lettuce or refrigerate chicken salad separately for up to 2 days and assemble wraps just before eating.

Notes

[‘Use chilled Greek yogurt to prevent watery salad.’, ‘Shred chicken finely for better texture.’, ‘Stir gently to keep celery and herbs crisp.’, ‘Wash and dry lettuce thoroughly to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Adjust seasoning gradually, especially salt if using salted rotisserie chicken.’, ‘Add a splash of water or more lemon juice if salad is too thick.’, ‘Use romaine hearts for sturdier wraps if lettuce tears easily.’, ‘Store chicken salad separately from lettuce and assemble just before serving.’]

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Keywords: Greek yogurt chicken salad, lettuce wraps, healthy lunch, easy chicken salad, low-carb chicken salad, light dinner, quick chicken salad

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