Pesto Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Pesto Chicken Salad wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, combining the creamy flavors of homemade pesto and Greek yogurt with tender chicken, sweet peas, and sun-dried tomatoes for a healthy, low-carb meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green baby peas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1/3 cup homemade pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
Serving
- Lettuce leaves for serving: butter lettuce, Boston bibb lettuce, Romaine, red or green leaf, collard greens, iceberg, or cabbage leaves
Instructions
- Thaw the peas: If using frozen peas, place them in a colander and run under hot water for about one minute to thaw. Allow them to drain completely and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Chop or shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add the thawed peas, homemade pesto sauce, plain Greek or coconut yogurt, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with chicken.
- Mix and season: Toss all ingredients well to combine evenly. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired.
- Prepare lettuce wraps: Lay several lettuce leaves doubled up to create a sturdy base for the wraps.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the pesto chicken salad mixture into the prepared lettuce leaves. Optionally sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a hint of spice and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Homemade pesto can be substituted with store-bought pesto if pressed for time.
- Use any variety of lettuce or large leafy greens that can hold fillings securely.
- Red pepper flakes add a nice heat but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- This recipe works great as meal prep; keep salad and lettuce separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Pesto chicken salad, lettuce wraps, healthy lunch, low carb salad, no-cook chicken salad, meal prep wraps
