Gut Friendly Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps
These bright, refreshing little wraps are the kind of thing you want to eat on repeat — light enough to feel good after, but satisfying enough that you won't be hunting for snacks an hour later. The filling is a simple toss of shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, celery, fresh dill, and chives, all brought together with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing that has just a hint of ground ginger for warmth. Butter lettuce does the heavy lifting as a natural wrap, keeping things grain-free and easy on digestion without any fuss or substitutions. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're trying to eat in a way that actually supports how your gut feels day to day. The lemon-ginger dressing is particularly smart — both ingredients have a long history of being gentle and even beneficial for digestive wellness. Assembly is quick and the result looks genuinely beautiful on a platter, making these just as fitting for a casual lunch as they are for entertaining.
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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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