Beef Free Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(20)

These bright, fresh little wraps are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Tender shredded chicken gets tossed with crisp cucumber, celery, fragrant dill, and chives, then dressed in a zippy lemon-ginger vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully. The butter lettuce cups do double duty as both vessel and garnish, giving each bite a satisfying crunch alongside the herby, citrusy filling. Everything here is built around poultry, produce, and a handful of pantry staples, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out any ingredients to keep it completely free of beef. The dressing comes together in seconds with a quick whisk, and the whole assembly is effortless — just spoon, garnish, and serve. A little extra lemon zest on top makes them look as good as they taste, which is saying something.

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Ingredients

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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