Description
Delightful Lettuce Boats Filled with Creamy Chicken Salad, Dotted with Cranberries and Pecans. Perfect for a refreshing meal that pairs well with any occasion, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of butter or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, celery, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- Add the Dijon mustard and honey to the mixture, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully wash and dry the lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain intact for filling.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture into each lettuce leaf, creating a generous portion in each boat.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- Ensure the lettuce is fresh and crispy for the best texture.
- Adjust honey and mustard to taste if a different sweetness or tanginess is desired.
- This dish can be made up to a day in advance, stored without the lettuce, and assembled before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lettuce boat
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken salad, cranberry, pecan, lettuce boats, healthy, lunch, refreshing