The best summer meals are ones that are light, but still filled with flavor. They should highlight the enormous amount of wonderful fresh produce available in the warmer months without being too heavy. The perfect solution: lettuce wraps.
Lettuce wraps are a great way to showcase delicious summer fruits and vegetables. They’re quick and easy, and are a delightfully delicious break from typical salads. By using different proteins, vegetables, and herbs and spices, there are infinite possibilities when it comes to lettuce wraps. Here are 10 of our favorites!
1. Light Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Pinch of Yum
The secret to these overstuffed bundles of deliciousness? They’re wrapped in cabbage, which is sturdier than lettuce allowing for more filling and less spilling.
2. Mushroom and Quinoa Lettuce Wraps from Love and Lemons
These vegan, gluten-free delights are sure to please anyone!
3. Grilled Chicken Caprese Lettuce Wraps from Sunny with a Chance of Sprinkles
We didn’t think this classic red, white, and green salad could get any more delicious…until we put it in a lettuce cup
4. Asian Steak Lettuce Wraps from Shared Appetite
Sweet, savory, spicy, crunchy – these steak wraps cover all of the essential elements
5. Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups from Saveur
Simple and delightful – sounds like a winning combination for a summer dinner!
6. Korean Kimchi Wraps from Green Kitchen Stories
Looks can be deceiving – the centerpiece of these tasty vegetarian wraps are actually mushrooms
7. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps from Skinnytaste
Toss those greasy taco shells and opt for crisp and refreshing lettuce wraps instead
8. Bacon, Poached Egg & Jalapeno Lettuce Wraps from Food52
Bacon and eggs make this lettuce wrap perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
9. Thai Basil Tofu Lettuce Cups from Food Network
Thai basil packs a flavorful punch in these Asian-spiced vegetarian wraps
10. Collard Wrap from Honest Fare
Bored of lettuce altogether? Try collard greens instead – they’re tasty and packed with protein, fiber, and vitamin A
Do you have a favorite lettuce wrap recipe? Share with us below!
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I don’t have a favortie-yet. The kimchi wraps sound great though. As does the idea of using a poached egg and jalapeno!
Anything wrapped in lettuce makes me a happy girl!!! 😀 Seared Tuna with asian infusion, is my favorite 🙂
OR chicken Shawarma!