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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps for a Fresh Twist

Experience a refreshing twist on a classic meal with these quick and satisfying Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Pickling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chopped Chicken leftover rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt substitute with dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans can be replaced with walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Green Olives substitute with capers if desired
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil replace with fresh tomatoes if needed
  • 1/4 cup Scallions can be substituted with red onion for sharper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric substituting with curry powder may alter flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin omit if sensitive to cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust according to taste preferences
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be a great substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper omit for a milder dish
For the Wrap
  • 8 leaves Lettuce Leaves butter lettuce or romaine works best
  • 1 medium Avocado omit or replace with tahini if desired
For the Pickled Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix the chopped cooked chicken, plain Greek yogurt, chopped pecans, green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, scallions, ground turmeric, cumin, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. To prepare the quick-pickled red onions, mix the red onion, white vinegar, water, honey, and salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Assemble the wraps by scooping about 1/4 cup of the chicken salad mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf and folding it over the filling.
  4. Garnish each wrap with sliced avocado and pickled red onions. Serve immediately for the best experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust ingredients based on your preferences and enjoy these refreshing wraps any time.

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