Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ham Salad Lettuce Wraps

David Venable

Who needs bread when a lettuce leaf will do? Wrap up a tasty roll-up & sink your teeth into crunchy & creamy deliciousness.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp basil, thinly julienned
  • 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (8 oz) ham steak, small to medium dice
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • 3 plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, and small to medium dice
  • 3/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1–2 heads iceberg, romaine, or butter lettuce (enough for 16 lettuce leaves)

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, basil, garlic, and black pepper. Next, add in the ham, peas, tomatoes, and bacon. Fold the ingredients together until coated with the mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle in the cheese and fold into the other ingredients.
Serve the lettuce wraps on the side or scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each leaf.

Cook's Notes

If serving this recipe buffet-style, then iceberg or romaine lettuce are your best bets. They hold up better when sitting out & stay freshest in a bowl over ice. Also, you can stuff the ham salad in a scooped-out tomato or de-pitted avocado.

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