Description
A refreshing and healthy low-carb chicken salad served in crisp lettuce wraps, perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably low-carb)
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (Romaine or Butter lettuce works best)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by shredding your cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Combine the chicken and veggies: Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, and green onions to the bowl. Toss everything together until the chicken is well-coated with the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste your chicken salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve in lettuce wraps: Spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad onto each lettuce leaf, wrap it up, and enjoy!
Notes
Consider optional add-ins like diced bell peppers or walnuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg