Description
These Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce Wraps are a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, offering a low-carb, gluten-free alternative that is both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup croutons (crushed)
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
- Extra Parmesan and cracked pepper for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chicken, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper. Stir until the chicken is well coated. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and crushed croutons.
- Assemble Wraps: Lay out the lettuce leaves and spoon the chicken Caesar mixture evenly into the center of each leaf. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper if desired. Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- To keep the wraps crisp, fill them just before serving.
- You can substitute grilled or rotisserie chicken and add extras like avocado, bacon bits, or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
