Description
Irresistible sammies and lettuce wraps merge fresh ingredients with zesty flavors for a quick, satisfying meal. Crisp lettuce leaves cradle savory fillings, promising a delightful culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 slices turkey or chicken breast (or plant-based alternative)
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
Vegetables and Fresh Ingredients:
- 4 large lettuce leaves (Romaine, Butter, or Iceberg)
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or mustard
- 1 tablespoon hummus (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gently unfurl crisp lettuce leaves onto a pristine workspace, ensuring they lay flat and smooth.
- Generously schmear a creamy spread of mayonnaise, zesty mustard, or rich hummus across each verdant leaf.
- Delicately arrange succulent slices of roasted turkey or tender chicken atop the dressed leaves.
- Crown the protein with a slice of tangy cheese for an extra layer of flavor and richness.
- Artfully distribute thin medallions of cool cucumber, juicy tomato, piquant red onion, and creamy avocado over the cheese.
- Enhance the assembled wrap with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the taste profile.
- Expertly roll the lettuce leaves, creating a tight cylindrical bundle, meticulously folding in the edges to prevent ingredient spillage.
- Stabilize each wrap with a strategic toothpick insertion if needed, then slice diagonally to create elegant halves.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and vibrant, or swaddle in parchment paper for a portable, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Swap bread for crisp lettuce leaves to create a low-carb, gluten-free alternative perfect for keto and paleo diets.
- Choose fresh, organic ingredients for maximum flavor and nutrition, especially when selecting leafy greens and proteins.
- Use a sharp knife to slice vegetables thinly for even distribution and a more elegant presentation of your sammies.
- Experiment with different protein options like grilled tofu or smoked salmon to accommodate vegetarian or pescatarian preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg