BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Easy, crunchy lettuce wraps that taste like a BLT without the bread fuss. This recipe combines shredded cooked chicken, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy mayo-Dijon dressing for a fast, satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken breast
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled substitute turkey bacon for lower fat
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, leaves separated large outer leaves work best
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise use Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter option
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional fresh herbs for garnish — dill, chives, or parsley work well
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper; start with a small pinch of each and adjust to taste.
- Lay out a romaine leaf and spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken salad into the center.
- Fold or roll the lettuce leaf around the filling to make a wrap.
- Repeat with remaining leaves and filling. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if you like. Serve immediately.
Notes
If packing for later, keep the dressing separate in a small container to maintain crispness. For extra crunch, add diced celery or chopped cucumber.