Oats Free Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(20)

Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, these little wraps are the kind of thing you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation. Tender shredded chicken gets tossed with crisp cucumber, celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill, then dressed in a zippy lemon-olive oil vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully. The ground ginger in the dressing adds just enough warmth to keep the flavor interesting without overpowering the herbs. Butter lettuce leaves do the heavy lifting as the vessel — naturally crisp and slightly sweet, they're the perfect edible cup for the filling. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden grains sneaking into your meal. These are ideal for a light lunch, an appetizer spread, or any time you want something that feels a little fancy without much effort. Serve them immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the filling stays bright.

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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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