Chicken Salad Cups

Elevate your lunchtime routine with these delightful Chicken Salad Cups, a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and zesty flavors served in crisp romaine lettuce leaves. This no-cook recipe is a refreshing medley of tender shredded chicken, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, sweet red grapes, and a satisfying crunch from toasted slivered almonds and diced celery. With a touch of fresh parsley and a zesty splash of lemon juice, every bite bursts with vibrant, wholesome goodness. Ideal for a quick 15-minute prep, these low-carb lettuce cups are perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Whether you’re looking for healthy lunch ideas or gluten-free options, these Chicken Salad Cups deliver on flavor without the fuss!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cups Celery, diced
• 0.25 cups Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.75 cups Red grapes, halved
• 0.25 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 8 large leaves Romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Stir until well blended to create the dressing.

Step 2

Add the cooked chicken breast, celery, red onion, red grapes, slivered almonds, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 3

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then gently fold everything together until evenly coated.

Step 4

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, ensuring they are sturdy and large enough to hold the chicken salad mixture.

Step 5

Spoon a generous portion of the chicken salad into the center of each lettuce leaf to create a 'cup.'

Step 6

Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a serving platter and garnish with extra parsley or almonds if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, ensuring the lettuce cups stay crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2001.5

Total Fat 120.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 529.3mg	0%
Sodium 1920.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 159.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317.6mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2348.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 13.0%