MSG Free Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps
These bright, refreshing little wraps are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp butter lettuce cups cradle a herby chicken filling packed with cucumber, celery, fresh dill, and chives — all tossed in a zippy lemon-ginger dressing made entirely from scratch. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're steering clear of hidden flavor enhancers that sneak into so many store-bought dressings and pre-seasoned proteins. The dressing comes together with just a whisk — olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, ground ginger, and sea salt — so there's no packet, no shortcut, and no guesswork about what's actually in your food. Fresh herbs do the heavy lifting on flavor, meaning you genuinely don't miss anything. These are elegant enough for a dinner party spread but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight without any fuss.
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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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