Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
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Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are low fat, low carb, and made with no mayo! They’re perfect for summer entertaining!
This is my kids’ last week of school you guys. Summer is right around the corner!
I’m telling you this because it hasn’t really hit me yet and saying it out loud may make it seem more like a reality. Another reality?
My son is graduating from the 8th grade and going into high school next year. That means my husband and I are 4 years away from being empty-nesters.
It’s hard for me to wrap my head around that, so let’s talk wraps! I’m excited for summer and all things crisp, light, and refreshing like these Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps.
Speaking of crisp, light, and refreshing, did you know that May 26th happens to be the first ever National Pinot Grigio Day? It is — and there’s no better pairing for the occasion than these lettuce wraps and Cavit Pinot Grigio.
Cavit Pinot Grigio was launched in the United States in 1977, and is the #1 Italian wine in America. It’s crisp and authentic with a well-balanced character and a beautiful bright gold hue.
The wine has a wonderful aroma and the delicious flavors of citrus and green apple. It’s beyond refreshing!
Cavit Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with feta and goat cheese, pine nuts, chicken, turkey, and a variety of seafood. It complements light citrus sauces and herbs like cilantro, tarragon, and chives.
It even pairs well with desserts like sorbet and key lime pie to keep the celebration going right into dessert. 🙂
I created this tarragon chicken salad recipe with those flavors in mind.
Tarragon is an herb that I don’t use often, so I thought I’d branch out a bit and incorporate that into my dish. Tarragon and chicken are a classic combination and I knew it would make an incredibly summery chicken salad to enjoy with Cavit Pinot Grigio.
The Chicken Salad Sliders recipe that I have on this site is one of my favorites, but this tarragon chicken salad recipe is less sweet and more like chicken salad for grown ups.
I incorporated crisp celery, tart-sweet green apple, fresh chives, and chewy dried apricots into my chicken salad and loved the combination.
The dressing combines Greek yogurt, the juice of an entire lemon, lemon zest, honey, and chopped fresh tarragon. It’s so creamy and light, and it’s fat free!
These Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are fresh and summery, and are the perfect dish to pair with Cavit Pinot Grigio for National Pinot Grigio Day on May 26th.
But don’t stop there…the deliciousness should continue on all summer long.
Recipe Notes
- The Greek yogurt may be substituted with mayo.
- The chicken salad may be made in advance and the wraps may be assembled ahead of time. Top with the almonds just before serving to keep them nice and crunchy.
Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
For the Lemon Tarragon Greek Yogurt Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I used 0%
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 small garlic clove minced
For the chicken salad:
- 2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts or leftover chicken skin removed and shredded (1 - 1.5 lbs. or about 4 cups)
- 2 stalks celery chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 green apple cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 12 lettuce cups 1-2 heads butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds* for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the dressing:
- Place the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, zest, honey, tarragon, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until combined and add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Prepare the chicken salad:
- Place the chicken, celery, apple, dried apricot, and 1/4 cup chives in a medium bowl. Add the desired amount of dressing and toss well to coat, and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Place 1/4 cup of the chicken salad in each lettuce wrap. Top with sliced almonds and remaining chives. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- The Greek yogurt may be substituted with mayo.
- The chicken salad may be made in advance and the wraps may be assembled ahead of time. Top with the almonds just before serving to keep them nice and crunchy.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
24 Comments on “Tarragon Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps”
Yay for summer and congratulations to your son on his graduation! That is so exciting, but I’m sure a weird feeling for you and your husband. These wraps are just gorgeous, Marcie! I love tarragon, but I don’t cook with it nearly as much as I should. What a perfect light and easy meal for the summer. Sounds so perfect and easy, too!
Thank you Gayle and it’s definitely a weird feeling having such old kids! 🙂
I just CAN’T believe you have a child going into 9th grade! You look entirely too young! I know I said the same thing at your birthday, but girlfriend – you look AMAZING! Speaking of amazing – these wraps! YES! And Cavit wine! Double YES! And national pinot grigio day! ALL the yessss! 🙂 These look absolutely delicious, Marcie! I love that there is no mayo in the chicken salad. It’s not that I’m anti mayo, but I get super excited when I can have a creamy-dreamy chicken salad sans the mayo. These need to happen over here for lunch! Pinning to try! Cheers! <3
You’re the sweetest Cheyanne — many thanks! 🙂 I appreciate your pin and I hope your week is off to a great start!
This is gorgeous summer fare! I love tarragon and don’t use it enough, either. And I hate mayo, so thank you for using yogurt instead :). Have a great week, Marcie!
Thanks Kelsie and Happy Monday! 🙂
Love all kinds of lettuce wraps. These are amazing in all its rights-easy, healthy, quick, hand-held!!! Yum, can’t wait to try these:)
Thanks so much Maria!
Tarragon is my favorite herb, and it goes so well in chicken salad, I could eat these lettuce wraps all summer long ~ speaking of summer, enjoy the break with your kids, I miss those days!
I really don’t use tarragon enough and need to change that! Thanks so much Sue — the time is truly flying by with my kids and I want to savor every minute!
Yuuum! Such a tasty low carb recipe! Perfect for this week’s lunches before I dive into all the BBQ foods this weekend 🙂
Thanks Karly and hear you on diving into the BBQ this weekend — I can’t wait! 🙂
Summer holidays already?!? That’s so crazy! We have another month here but the kids only go back early in September. My first is going into kindergarten this year — I may be losing my mind! Lol. These are so perfect for summer Marcie!
It IS crazy and I like the sound of your schedule a lot more! I miss the kindergarten days..it’s such a special time!
This post makes me so excited for summer! There’s nothing like relaxing outside with a light meal and cold glass of pinot. 😉
I love the mix of flavors in this recipe. I rarely cook with tarragon but you’ve inspired me to!
Thanks Sarah and I definitely need to use tarragon more often!
Yum. I love ALL the flavors and ingredients in this salad. Perfect for entertaining and I must say you would need that glass of crisp and light wine to go with these lovely lettuce boats:)
Thank you Balvinder!
I need to use tarragon more too. Love how you paired it in these lettuce wraps. I am going to grab me one of those bottles for the weekend 🙂
I tend to gravitate toward the same herbs and need to venture out more. 🙂 Thanks Zainab!
haha I like that play on the word wrap / wraps!! Made me chuckle! I don’t really use tarragon that often either but I really should! These lettuce wraps sounds right up my alley!! Along with a glass of wine please and thank you!
I love that you get/like my jokes…I think most people miss them entirely or think they’re too corny to acknowledge! haha Thanks Ashley!