Smashed chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, and an herby green goddess sauce pack tons of flavor into these light, yet filling chickpea lettuce wraps.
My herb plants are currently going crazy so it’s green goddess dressing for the rest of summer, baby! An absolute lunch dream coating smashed chickpeas and hanging out in lettuce wrap land.
The green stuff is taking care of business today and you really can taste the fresh summer ingredients in every bite.
All while keeping things meatless but still packed with 10g protein per serving! It really is a small miracle how quickly we’ve been crushing these wraps in our house the past few weeks.
No surprise given it’s green goddess, I mean have you seen my archives?
These Lettuce Wraps Feature…
- Tender smashed chickpeas
- Crisp cucumber, silky avocado, and lots of tangy feta
- Homemade herb-forward green goddess dressing
Making the Lettuce Wraps
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Greek yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Basil pesto
- Garlic
- Capers
- Lemon juice
- Spinach
- Basil
- Parsley
- Chickpeas
- Cucumber
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Butter lettuce
Tips for Perfect Lettuce Wraps
- Blend dressing in blender or food processor – either of these tools will work great for breaking down the green goddess dressing.
- Use fresh herbs – fresh basil and parsley adds an unmatchable flavor to the dressing.
- Mash chickpeas – you can use a fork or potato masher for this step. No need to get them smooth, a few chunks is optimal for texture.
- Serve lettuce wraps immediately after filling – this will keep all the textures fresh and crisp. See below for make-ahead options.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these wraps.
- Make it a classic wrap – use a flour tortilla + leaf of lettuce for a heartier wrap.
- Use meat – use 1-1/2 cups shredded chicken or turkey in place of the chickpeas.
- Try another cheese – try shaved Parmesan or asiago in place of the feta.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Follow these instructions for time-saving make ahead tips.
- Make the dressing – the dressing stores well in refrigerator up to 1 week.
- Make the chickpea filling – the filling stores well in refrigerator up to 4 days. Fill the lettuce wraps when ready to serve.
The chickpeas really do give this salad a texture like no other! It’s so hearty and packed with both crunchy and tender textures while that herby green goddess comes in and coats everything in its creamy goodness.
Lunch of champs right here staring ya in the face!
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Chickpea Lettuce Wraps with Green Goddess Sauce
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Ingredients
Green Goddess Sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 medium clove garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed baby spinach
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed basil leaves
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed parsley or cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup lightly-packed baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 medium avocado, pitted and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- Additional feta and fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
Green Goddess Sauce
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend on high speed until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator.
Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl and use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash. Add spinach, cucumber, avocado, red onion, feta, and green goddess sauce and fold until evenly combined. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste
- Spoon salad into lettuce leaves and garnish wraps with additional feta and fresh herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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