What kind of lettuce should I use for lettuce wraps?

We used butter lettuce in these chicken salad wrap photos, but you can use any large lettuce leaves you like! Large romaine leaves or Boston bib/butter lettuce lettuce work well here; you can also use large leaves of cabbage, kale, or any large green-leaf lettuce you see at the store!

Can I serve this chicken salad without a lettuce wrap?

Absolutely! Skip the lettuce wraps and serve this classic chicken salad on its own (pair it with a side dish like our lemon arugula salad for a full meal!), layer it on a chicken salad sandwich (we love using our small batch crusty bread , a toasted croissant, or a loaf of pumpernickel), or wrap the chicken mixture up in a large flour tortilla. If you like the idea of lettuce but don't have any large leaves handy, you can also serve this chicken salad on top of a pile of smaller greens (like chopped lettuce, spinach, kale, or arugula).

What is a good side dish for chicken wraps?

These easy lettuce wraps work well with all kinds of side dishes! Pair these wraps with an easy Greek yogurt potato salad or an orzo pasta salad for a hearty, summery meal, or serve them with extra veggies (like our favorite lemon parmesan roasted broccoli , some maple brussels sprouts , or this bacon blue cheese asparagus !)

How long does chicken salad last?

We recommend eating this chicken salad within a day of mixing it for the best flavor! Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two before the apples start to brown and the dressing begins to break down and turn watery. We recommend spooning this easy chicken salad recipe into your lettuce cups just before serving; storing already-filled lettuce cups in the fridge will cause the lettuce to wilt.

Should this chicken salad be served cold?

Yes! We recommend meal prepping chicken ahead of time (or breaking down a rotisserie chicken from the store) and storing the cooked chicken in the fridge until you're ready to mix your chicken salad. When you're ready to eat, toss the cold chicken in with the dressing and diced apples!

Chicken Apple Salad Lettuce Wraps

Description

These easy chicken apple salad wraps are perfect for a quick lunch!

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 (we love using a rotisserie chicken or our meal prep shredded chicken here)
2 medium apples, cored and diced (about 1 cup) Note: we recommend a variety on the sweeter side, like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp
10-14 large leafy green lettuce leaves, for wrapping (we used butter lettuce)

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Instructions

Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Add chicken and apples to dressing and stir to combine. Taste and add salt, honey, or mayonnaise as necessary to find a flavor balance you like.
Place a scoop of chicken salad into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

Notes

Additions and Substitutions. For more depth of flavor, add a spoonful of dijon mustard to the dressing. Use pears or grapes instead of apples if you prefer. Add diced bell peppers, celery, avocado, shredded cabbage, crispy bacon, or toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans) to the chicken salad if you like. Use any large, leafy green lettuce you like (or serve the chicken salad on a sandwich or in a tortilla wrap instead!)

If you don't like the sourness of Greek yogurt, use additional mayonnaise in its place. (You'll definitely taste the Greek yogurt in this recipe!)

This is a very loose recipe - You can usually get away with eyeballing most of the ingredients. Just remember to taste as you go and adjust as needed!

Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.