Honey Lemon Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups
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A rotisserie chicken, a lemon and 15 minutes: that's a week of light lunches. Creamy, crunchy chicken salad with grapes and almonds, spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups.
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Why this pairing works
A spoonful of honey balances the tangy yogurt and lemon, and a couple of twists of lavender add a fresh, herbal lift that makes plain chicken salad taste new again.
Serves 4 Prep 15 min Cook 0 min
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, or half of each
- 1 Tbsp Lavender Wildflower Honey
- 1 lemon, zest and 1 Tbsp juice
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- Lavender Garlic Pepper Grinder, plus salt to taste
- Culinary Lavender Grinder, 2 twists
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Directions
- Whisk the yogurt, honey, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl.
- Season with Garlic Pepper, salt and 2 twists of the lavender grinder.
- Fold in the chicken, grapes, celery and almonds.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then spoon into lettuce cups.
Serve it with: Lavender Honey Sticks (Lemon)
Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for chicken salad?
Both work. Greek yogurt is lighter and tangier, with more protein; mayonnaise is richer and creamier. Half of each is a good balance. The honey and lemon in the dressing round out the tang of the yogurt.
How long does chicken salad keep?
Up to 3 days in a covered container in the fridge. Keep it cold, and do not leave it out more than 2 hours, or 1 hour on a hot day. For picnics, pack it in a cooler with ice packs.
What else can you serve it on?
- Croissants or slider buns for a shower luncheon.
- Small tea sandwiches with the crusts removed, alongside cucumber tea sandwiches.
- Crackers or cucumber rounds as an appetizer.
- A bed of greens with strawberry spinach salad.
- Whole-grain wraps for packed lunches.
Make it your own
- Pile it on a croissant for a shower luncheon.
- Swap the grapes for diced green apple and add a handful of dried cranberries.
- Use pecans or walnuts instead of almonds.
- Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or tarragon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use leftover turkey?
Yes. Leftover roast turkey works just like chicken.
How do I keep lettuce cups crisp?
Wash and dry the leaves well, chill them, and fill them just before serving.
How much chicken is in a rotisserie chicken?
A typical rotisserie chicken gives about 3 to 4 cups of shredded meat, enough for this recipe.
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