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Fresh Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Grapes

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A quick and easy chicken salad wrap featuring savory chicken, sweet grapes, and crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, light, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (about 300g)
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced (about 60g)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 large butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: If starting with raw chicken, poach or roast a breast until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Let it cool, then chop or shred into bite-sized pieces (~2 cups / 300g). If using leftover chicken, just chop and set aside.
  2. Chop the mix-ins: Finely dice celery (1/2 cup / 60g) and red onion (2 tablespoons). Halve the grapes (1 cup / 150g).
  3. Mix the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (1/4 cup / 60ml), Greek yogurt (2 tablespoons), Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon), and fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the chopped chicken, celery, onion, and grapes into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly without breaking up the grapes.
  5. Season: Taste the salad and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Add chopped fresh parsley (1 tablespoon) if using.
  6. Prepare the wraps: Wash and pat dry about 8 large butter or iceberg lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter.
  7. Assemble: Spoon the chicken salad into each lettuce leaf, folding or wrapping gently. Serve immediately for best crispness.

Notes

If prepping ahead, keep the chicken salad and lettuce leaves separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness. The salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. For a vegan version, substitute chicken with mashed chickpeas and use dairy-free mayo and coconut yogurt. Adding chopped walnuts or pecans adds extra crunch. Assemble just before eating to avoid soggy lettuce.

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