Low Carb Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap
Transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean with these Low Carb Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps—an irresistible fusion of fresh, vibrant flavors wrapped in crisp romaine leaves. Bursting with tender diced chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny kalamata olives, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients with a tangy homemade dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano. Crumbled feta adds a creamy and salty finish to these gluten-free, keto-friendly wraps, making them the perfect guilt-free meal for lunch, dinner, or even appetizers. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these low-carb lettuce wraps offer a refreshing, nutritious, and satisfying alternative to traditional sandwiches, all while capturing the unmistakable essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 cups, diced cooked chicken breast
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse the romaine lettuce leaves and pat them dry with paper towels. Set them aside on a large plate or platter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken breast, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted and halved kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
5. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, mixing lightly to incorporate.
6. Spoon a generous amount of the Mediterranean chicken mixture onto each romaine lettuce leaf.
7. Serve the lettuce wraps immediately, or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 3748 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.8 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 617 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 997 mg | 21% | |
*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.
