Description
These refreshing chicken salad boats are the perfect light yet satisfying meal. Creamy, savory chicken salad nestled in crisp lettuce cups makes for a delightful and healthy option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken or 2 breasts)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 8–12 large lettuce cups (Romaine, butter, or endive)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop Veggies & Herbs: Finely dice celery and red onion; chop fresh dill.
- Combine Salad: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, celery, red onion, dill, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Season: Mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble Boats: Spoon chicken salad into individual lettuce cups and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins (if using pre-cooked chicken)