Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Absolutely! Replace the Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or additional mayonnaise. There are several excellent vegan mayonnaise options available that would work perfectly in this recipe.

How can I prevent my lettuce wraps from falling apart?

Double up your lettuce leaves for extra support, and don't overfill them. Another trick is to serve with a toothpick to hold them together, especially if serving at a gathering.

What's the best way to prepare chicken specifically for this recipe?

If you're not using rotisserie chicken, try poaching boneless chicken breasts in seasoned water until just cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). This keeps the chicken tender and moist, perfect for shredding.

My family doesn't like Greek yogurt - what can I substitute?

You can certainly use all mayonnaise instead of the yogurt-mayo combination. For a different tangy element, try sour cream or even a ripe, mashed avocado for creaminess with a different flavor profile.

Chicken Apple Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Description

These Chicken Apple Salad Lettuce Wraps are a light, refreshing main course featuring tender shredded chicken and sweet diced apples, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Wrapped in large leafy greens, they make for a wholesome, protein-packed meal that’s easy to assemble and ideal for lunch or a quick dinner. Customizable with add-ins like grapes, celery, or nuts, these wraps are a healthy and satisfying choice.

Ingredients

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For the dressing:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt, to taste

To assemble:

3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (rotisserie or meal-prep chicken recommended)
2 medium apples, cored and diced (about 1 cup, preferably Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
10–14 large leafy green lettuce leaves, for wrapping (such as butter lettuce)

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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Combine Chicken and Apples: Add the diced or shredded chicken and the diced apples to the dressing. Stir everything thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust with extra honey, mayonnaise, or salt as needed to achieve your desired flavor balance.
Assemble the Wraps: Place a generous scoop of the chicken apple salad into the center of each large lettuce leaf. Wrap or fold the lettuce around the filling as desired for easy handling.
Serve: Serve the lettuce wraps immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Additions & Substitutions: Add a spoonful of Dijon mustard for more flavor. Substitute apples with pears or grapes, or add diced bell peppers, celery, avocado, shredded cabbage, crispy bacon, or toasted nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
Use any large, leafy green lettuce, or serve the chicken salad as a sandwich or in a wrap.
If you prefer, substitute Greek yogurt with more mayonnaise for a milder flavor.
This recipe is very flexible—eyeball ingredients and adjust to taste as you go.
Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (approx. 1 generous wrap)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 60mg