The keto Chicken Salad & Romaine Combo in a lettuce wrap is a delicious keto wrap. This wrap is light and refreshing, and it is perfect to prepare in the summer for lunch or dinner. This wrap contains celery, tomatoes, shredded chicken, onions, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. We roll this stuffing in lettuce leaves. This keto Chicken Salad & Romaine Combo in a lettuce wrap contains proteins and good fat content, so it keeps us full till the next meal. This wrap is also gluten-free, so this is best for a person with a gluten allergy. This wrap is customizable and adds a choice of cheese, nuts, herbs, and meat as preferred. This dish stores well, so it is perfect for meal prep.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Number of calories: 320 kcal
- Time for preparation: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 1 lettuce wrap
- Time for cooking: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Overall time: 15 minutes
- Course: Lunch
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing dish
- Fork
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Salad spinner
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 tbsp. red onion
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- 8 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We use Rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken to make this wrap.
MAYONNAISE:
- We have to pick a sugar-free, clean-ingredient mayo for the best keto outcome.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustards add a mild flavor and blend well with creamy mayo.
CELERY:
- Celery adds crunch and freshness to the salad mix.
RED ONIONS:
- We can add a small amount of red onions for flavor.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice brightens the dressing and helps balance richness.
LETTUCE:
- Romaine or butter lettuce is sturdy and folds well into wraps.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a bowl, stir the mayonnaise, chicken, garlic seasoning, Dijon mustard, red onions, lemon juice, & celery.
- Then sprinkle black pepper and salt as required, and parsley, and mix the salad.
- Rinse lettuce with water and use tissue to soak the excess moisture.
- Add ½ cup chicken salad in the middle of every leaf and fold to form the wrap and serve fresh.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Cucumber and avocado slices are a great pair with this lettuce wrap for the refreshing taste.
- Pair keto pickle or olives with this chicken wrap.
- Scatter some shredded cheese in this wrap for the cheesy flavor.
- We can wrap this chicken salad in nori sheets for a different taste.
- Serve this chicken salad wrap with keto soup.
- We can stuff this chicken salad in the bell pepper rounds.
TIPS:
- We can make use of cool chicken to save prep time.
- Include some boiled eggs for flavor and for extra protein as well.
- Make these wraps along with a keto tortilla instead of lettuce.
- Prepare a thick dressing so it doesn’t get spilled.
- Make the salad before the requirement to save time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the salad and lettuce leaves in separate containers. Store them for 3 days, and assemble before use for the fresh taste.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to store this wrap as both lettuce leaves and the salad’s structure will get loose.
FAQs:
Can I make this salad along with canned chicken?
- We can make the salad with chicken; we have to strain and shred the chicken.
Will I use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise?
- We can use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise; it gives same result; but it might increase the carbs.
Can we include some nuts in the chicken salad?
- We can include some keto nuts like almonds or walnuts for the crunchy taste and fats.
Is this salad dairy-free?
- This salad contains dairy in the form of cheese and mayonnaise. We utilize non-dairy cheese and mayonnaise for this purpose.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 2g
Iron: 0.9mg
Overall Carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 1100 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 25mg
Protein: 27g
Portion: 4
Serving Size: One wrap
Sodium: 400mg
Potassium: 330mg