Paraben Free Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps
Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, these little wraps are the kind of thing you find yourself making on repeat once you realize how easy they are. The filling comes together with shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill and chives — all tossed in a zippy lemon-olive oil dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you sidestep the synthetic preservatives and additives that show up in so many packaged sauces, dressings, and pre-marinated proteins. That matters a lot when you're being mindful about what goes into your body, and it's genuinely reassuring to know exactly what's on your plate. The butter lettuce cups keep things light and naturally gluten-free, while the ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the lemon pop in the best way. These are perfect for a quick lunch, a party appetizer spread, or an easy weeknight dinner that feels a little more special than it has any right to be.
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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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