Rye Free Lemon-Dill Mini Lettuce Wraps

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, these little wraps are the kind of thing you find yourself making on repeat once you realize how good simple ingredients can taste together. The filling combines tender shredded chicken with crisp cucumber, celery, and a generous handful of fresh dill, all tossed in a zippy lemon-olive oil dressing that pulls everything into focus. Ground ginger adds just enough warmth to keep the flavor interesting without overpowering the herbs. Butter lettuce leaves do the heavy lifting as a vessel — they're sturdy enough to hold the filling but light enough that the whole bite feels clean and refreshing. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally built around whole, unprocessed ingredients, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. Everything here is exactly what it looks like: real food, minimal fuss, maximum flavor. Serve them on a platter with extra dill sprigs and a little lemon zest on top, and they look far more impressive than the effort involved.

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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
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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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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