Peach-Pecan Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
These Peach-Pecan Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are fresh, flavorful, and light! A perfect combo of juicy peaches, crunchy pecans, and creamy chicken salad wrapped in crisp lettuce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup diced peaches fresh, ripe preferred
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large lettuce leaves Romaine or butter lettuce
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Add shredded chicken, diced peaches, and toasted pecans to the dressing. Gently fold to combine without mashing the peaches.
- Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each leaf and fold sides over to create wraps or serve open-faced.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste and crunch.
Equipment
- Dry Skillet
- Medium Bowl
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Toast pecans lightly to enhance crunch and taste.
- Substitute peaches with nectarines or mangoes if out of season.
- Chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes before assembling to meld flavors.
- Try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil for an aromatic twist.