This Lettuce Wrap recipe is a great option for lunch and a delicious alternative to the traditional wheat wrap. It only requires a few ingredients, and it’s so easy to make!
I love lettuce wraps! They’re very light, fresh and flavourful just like my Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Lettuce Wraps.
I love this lettuce wrap sandwich because you can make it in just a few minutes, and use any type of spread you prefer.
I often use yellow mustard because I’m addicted to it and my homemade mayo. Great combo and goes really well with deli meat! But you can use other types of spreads, such as cream cheese, guacamole and hot sauce, too. The options are endless here.
I’ve made this lettuce wrap with lots of different types of lettuces, and for this reason, I can say that all green lettuces will work, such as romaine lettuce, collard and kale (without the stems), butter lettuce, and Iceberg lettuce.
But I think the Iceberg lettuce and Boston lettuce are the best because they hold well, they’re crunchy and crispy, and they’re not very tough to eat raw like kale or collards are.
Always wash the lettuce beforehand, as there can be bits of dirt or even bugs in between the leaves.
I recommend submerging the lettuce, rinsing it, and then fully drying it before using.
You can pat the lettuce dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.
When you pick lettuce from the store, be sure you grab some that don’t have any wilted leaves and that the colour is vibrant.
I have to be honest here and say that rolling the wrap for the first time can be tricky.
However, when you make it more often, it’ll become easier to roll. The most important tip is: use parchment paper on your work surface. If you skip the parchment paper, it will get messy.
When you layer the lettuces on the parchment paper, it will be your base for you to roll everything together. Continue rolling, tucking the ends of the wrap towards the middle, and fold the sides in as you roll.
When the wrap is done, roll the parchment tightly around it. In the recipe card below, I’ll give you the step-by-step about rolling your delicious lettuce wrap.
Well, you have lots of options here, such as:
- Egg salad
- Tuna salad
- Veggies such as bell pepper, thin slices of onions, cucumber, and slices of tomato
- Slices of avocado
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Tofu
- Deli meat (turkey, ham, Prosciutto, mortadella, salami, and Italian sausage)
- Slices of roasted chicken breast
- Bacon
- Smoked salmon
Storage Tips
- This lettuce wrap is best enjoyed fresh.
- I recommend making it as close to eating as possible as the lettuce can wilt after a while as it has mayo and mustard on it. It’s similar to how you shouldn’t add dressing to a salad if you are making it ahead of time.
- This is not a freezer friendly recipe due to the lettuce so I do not recommend freezing it.
Lettuce Wrap Recipe – Quick, Fresh & Crunchy!
Video
Ingredients
- 8 iceberg lettuce
- 1 tablespoon homemade mayo
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3 Prosciutto slices
- 2 slices of deli meat – organic ham
- 3 slices of deli meat – organic chicken breast
- 5 slices cucumber
- 8 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 piece of parchment paper about 15″ x 15″
Instructions
- On a cutting board, place the parchment paper. Layer 5 to 8 lettuce leaves (or any other green leave you prefer) in the middle of parchment paper and the sides of the lettuce leaves should be on top of each other leaving no space between the lettuces. Layer the topping by spreading first the mustard and mayo.
- Then, add Prosciutto and the slices of deli meat (ham and chicken breast), slices cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
- Roll the lettuce wraps by using the parchment as your base. Roll the lettuce wrap as tight as possible.
- Halfway through rolling, fold the edges of the wraps towards the center, and continue rolling like a burrito. When it is completely wrapped, roll the remainder of the parchment around the lettuce.
- Using a knife, slice the lettuce wrap and enjoy!
Notes
- To keep a mess from forming, place a piece of parchment underneath the lettuce when you roll it.
- Always wash your lettuce before using and make sure to dry fully so it doesn’t get soggy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Question…How do you EAT a lettuce wrap sandwich. Do you eat the parchment paper? Help!!
No you don’t eat it. You just unwrap it as you eat.
I found this under 30-keto-dinner-ideas-you-can-make-in-30-minutes list…
This isn’t keto at all! 10% of net carbs… you really need to study what keto is
That’s why this recipe is called Low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich and not Keto Lettuce Wrap Sandwich. And please calculate better your net carbs because this recipe is way below 10% of net carbs.
I love it! easy and low carb. Plus it’s delicious – Yum
happy you liked it!
So you’re really gonna skip out how you wrapped it. First part and last part. Where’s the middle part of how you wrapped it. Thanks for nothing.
Thanks for taking the time to put up all the recipes and information that you do.
I know it is very time consuming.
I had tried to make a lettuce wrap but failed miserably in the past. I was using only 1 leaf and they were very small and broken! It was a learning experience.
Watched the video and went ‘aha!’ very simple if I’d given it proper thought. We’ve been making burritos for years so this was a cinch once I had an idea of what to do.
Been trying to make wiser choices and your recipes are simple and delicious.
Keep it up 🙂
Happy to help 😉
Thanks for posting! Don’t be discouraged by the snippy remarks. ( I don’t know why people think it’s o.k to be rude when they think they are anonymous?? ) Anyway, I plan to try your idea this week!
Thank you. I appreciate your support and kind comment. The world needs more people like you 😉
I absolutely LOVE all of your recipes, tips and videos! They are so helpful and have given me amazing ideas and meals! I follow you on Instagram also. I really appreciate everything!
Aww thank you so much, Lori. I appreciate a lot your comment. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoy my recipes!! Thanks for stopping by 😉
I’m going to make this for tomorrow lunch, thank you for sharing the recipe!
You’ll love it.
Just curious can you meal prep this lettuce wrap before hand or would it get soggy from the tomatoes and cucumbers?
I would do only one day before, no more than that.
I’m curious, which ingredient makes this have 37 grams of sugar?
Just fixed it for you. Thanks for pointing it out.
This is great just what I have been searching for.
And it is tasty also.
Awesome!
I love your recipes! Good food and not a lot of preparing! I have a question though. Why do we have to add our email address each time?Seems there could be a way to check if you are a follower rather than entering the same email each time. Just a thought. Thanks.
Will try your lettuce wraps tomorrow – can’t wait!
Hope you liked it!