Light & Tasty BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
These Light & Tasty BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps combine juicy chicken breast, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado in a tangy Greek yogurt and mayo dressing. Served in crisp Romaine lettuce leaves, they make a refreshing, protein-packed low-carb meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for bacon and chicken prep if cooking fresh)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Light Meal
- Method: No-cook assembly (assuming cooked chicken and bacon are ready)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad Mixture
- 3 cups chopped, cooked, and cooled chicken breast
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium avocado, firm but ripe, diced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
For Serving
- Romaine lettuce leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetable Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 3 cups of diced cooked and chilled chicken breast with the 6 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon. Add the 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, 1 1/2 cups of halved grape tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of chopped celery. Mix everything together well to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
- Add the Avocado: Dice the medium avocado and gently fold it into the chicken and vegetable mixture, taking care not to mash the avocado to maintain its creamy texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Season and Serve: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spoon the chicken salad into crisp Romaine lettuce leaves to create wraps and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lower fat option, substitute light mayonnaise or use all Greek yogurt.
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooled before mixing to keep the avocado fresh and prevent browning.
- These wraps are best eaten fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted nuts or seeds on top before serving.
- Use crispy bacon to enhance texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximate, depends on lettuce leaf size and amount filled)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BLT chicken salad, lettuce wraps, low carb lunch, healthy chicken salad, avocado chicken wraps, light chicken salad
