Description

This Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce Wrap recipe is a fresh and flavorful low-carb twist on the classic Caesar salad. Using crisp iceberg lettuce leaves as wraps, filled with sliced rotisserie chicken, crunchy croutons, ripe tomato slices, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a homemade creamy Caesar dressing, it offers a satisfying and easy-to-make meal perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Lettuce Wraps

1 head iceberg lettuce
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup croutons
1 cooked skin-on chicken breast, sliced (rotisserie chicken preferred)
1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced

Caesar Dressing

⅔ cup Caesar dressing base (see below)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons water
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Prepare Lettuce Cups: Remove the core and root end from the iceberg lettuce. Gently separate the outer leaves under cold running water to create 2 large lettuce cups. Pat dry carefully to maintain crispness.
Make Caesar Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, shaved Parmesan cheese, olive oil, water, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and kosher salt in a container. Blend with an immersion blender until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Assemble Wraps: Place one iceberg lettuce cup on a piece of parchment paper. Lightly sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then layer half of the shaved Parmesan cheese, croutons, sliced chicken breast, and a generous spoonful of Caesar dressing. Add thin slices of Roma tomato on top, followed by the remaining dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Wrap and Serve: Roll the lettuce cup tightly using the parchment paper to help maintain its shape. Wrap the rolled lettuce securely with plastic wrap to keep it firm. Cut the wrap in half and remove all wrappings before serving to enjoy a fresh, handheld Chicken Caesar Salad Lettuce Wrap.

Notes

Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor.
For a gluten-free option, substitute croutons with toasted gluten-free bread cubes or omit entirely.
The lettuce leaves must be handled gently to avoid tearing during wrapping.
To make the dressing ahead, store it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This recipe is perfect for a light, low-carb meal option.