California Lettuce Wrap South Beach Diet
Embrace clean eating with these vibrant California Lettuce Wraps, perfect for those following the South Beach Diet or anyone seeking a light, flavor-packed meal. Crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb vessel for a refreshing medley of shredded chicken breast, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Tossed in a zesty lime and olive oil dressing and garnished with fresh cilantro, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or sunny picnics. Enjoy these versatile wraps as a handheld treat or open-faced for a taco-style presentation, and savor a wholesome, guilt-free meal that's rich in protein and bursting with California-inspired freshness!
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 medium Ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves carefully, ensuring they remain intact. These will serve as the wraps.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded carrots, and optional cilantro.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Spoon the mixture evenly onto the prepared lettuce leaves, using about 1/4 cup of the mixture per leaf.
Step 6
Carefully fold up the sides of the lettuce to create a wrap or serve open-faced as a lettuce taco.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and healthy lettuce wraps!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1109.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1381.4 |
| Total Fat 67.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 405.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1641.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.4g | |
| Protein 155.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 5.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 181.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2912.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories