Alpha Gal Friendly Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps
These bright, fresh little wraps are exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing bite that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. The filling combines tender shredded chicken with crisp cucumber, celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill, all tossed in a zippy lemon-ginger dressing made with olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Every ingredient here is naturally free from mammalian meat and dairy, which makes this a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome — no label-checking required. Butter lettuce cups do double duty as both vessel and garnish, keeping things light and completely grain-free without any workarounds. The dressing comes together in seconds and coats every piece of the filling in something bright and herbaceous that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. These are ideal for a casual lunch, a party spread, or any time you want something satisfying that won't leave you second-guessing what's in it.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For serving
- 12 small butter lettuce leaves, separated and patted dry
- 1 tsp lemon zest, for garnish (optional)
- fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground ginger, and sea salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, fresh dill, and chives.
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