5 ingredient ground turkey salad wraps

These ground turkey salad wraps are super easy to make with 5 everyday grocery store ingredients! It takes just 15 minutes to make and is packed with flavorful lean turkey, crunchy water chestnuts, and sweet and savory hoisin sauce.

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Why we love this turkey salad wraps recipe

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of including ground turkey in my family’s weekly dinner. From turkey lasagna, turkey bolognese and turkey skewers to turkey pasta bake and turkey shepherd’s pie. We never run out of ideas on how to spice up this convenient lean protein choice! I’ve been going back to these easy lettuce wraps over and over again lately!

These 5-Ingredient Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps not only use only 5 ingredients, but they only take 15 minutes to make. This recipe really is a lifesaver when you absolutely need to cook a delicious dinner on a busy night. And that describes pretty much every night here lately!

These turkey salad wraps are slightly sweet but rich in flavor from the savory hoisin sauce, which is the powerful spiciness of these simple, Asian-inspired wraps. For a delicious crunch, mix in freshly sliced ​​spring onions and some chopped canned water chestnuts — this flavorful, healthy meal will quickly land on your repeat list.

Ingredients for turkey salad cups

• ground turkey: This recipe calls for a 20-ounce container of ground turkey. We tested it with a 1lb pack and the recipe turned out well – you just have a little less filling. Feel free to use whatever leanness of the turkey you want. We’ve been using 93% lean hoisin lately because it’s lower in fat and calories and the hoisin is so flavorful and flavorful we hardly notice how lean it is!
• lettuce: Boston lettuce, green leaf lettuce, bibb lettuce, or butter lettuce can be used for the wraps. You can also spoon the turkey stuffing into romaine hearts if you have some on hand. You can also use iceberg lettuce for a crunchier version. If it tears when peeling off the leaves, simply stack two lettuce leaves on top of each other.
• hoisin: You can find Hoisin in the Asian section of the supermarket. It’s a very thick liquid that gives Asian dishes that iconic salty yet savory touch. Use leftover hoisin sauce for these Hoisin Turkey Meatballs or this Easy Ground Pork and Hoisin Skillet.
• Green Onions: Also called spring onions. Be sure to pick ones with firm stems and bright green leaves.
• water chestnuts: Located in the Asian section of most supermarkets. Canned water chestnuts can be purchased sliced ​​or whole. If you buy it whole, drain well and then chop.

Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare this recipe

Step 1: Brown Ground Turkey

In a large nonstick pan, brush with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook. Break it up into small pieces until it’s no longer pink.

Step 2: Season ground turkey mixture

Stir in the spring onions, water chestnuts and hoisin sauce. Cook, stirring, until heated through.

Step 3: Fill the salad bowl

For salad cups or leaves, pour in the ground turkey mixture and enjoy right away!

FAQs and expert tips

Go on

Lettuce can be cleaned and stored in a ziplock bag lined with paper towels for up to 1 week. The ground turkey stuffing can be cooked 4 days in advance. For the freshest taste, wait to add the scallions when reheating the filling.

warm up

The filling can be heated in the microwave on high power until steaming hot. Alternatively, heat it in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (add a little broth or water to moisten if needed) until warmed through.

storage

Store the turkey mixture chilled in a resealable container in the refrigerator.

Variations to try

• While we love the simplicity of making these salad wraps with just 5 basic ingredients, if you want a replica of PF Chang’s salad wraps recipe, feel free to spice things up by adding grated ginger or a finely chopped clove of garlic Add turkey.
• Use some soy sauce to taste.
• For added crunch, add chopped, unsalted peanuts for garnish or sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
• Add spices with your favorite hot sauce or red chilli paste like sambal oelek or sriracha.
• For extra low-calorie bulk, add vegetables. Options include sliced ​​mushrooms, grated or julienned carrots, and thinly sliced ​​red peppers.
• Try ground beef or lean ground pork instead of ground turkey. Or chicken is another great alternative and is just as lean as turkey.

serving suggestions

While these simple turkey salad cups can be enjoyed on their own as a complete meal, sometimes you want a more substantial meal. And when we fancy a big, Asian-inspired spread, we love to serve these Asian wraps with a pot of basmati rice or a bowl of sesame noodles, along with this Vegan Broccoli Salad with Sweet Miso Dressing and the Sesame-Roasted Asparagus Salad, or steamed broccoli drizzle with this sesame salad dressing.

More ground turkey recipes to try

• Ground Turkey Enchiladas are a quick and easy twist on a Mexican classic! This hearty, flavorful dish is packed with authentic flavors but takes just 45 minutes from start to finish!
• Healthy Turkey Meatloaf is an easy recipe packed with veggies and topped with an irresistibly sweet and tangy glaze! Perfect for Sunday dinner or to prepare a delicious weeknight dinner, this meatloaf is sure to please.
• This Ground Turkey Crockpot Chili is easy to make, high in protein, full of veggies and bursting with flavor – it’s quite simply the best chili you’ll ever enjoy!
• These Turkey Wontons in Turkey Mapo Sauce are a flavorful, high-protein, Asian-inspired dish for those days when you crave both Asian dishes and turkey.
• Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy ground turkey skillet is packed with lean protein, crunchy peppers, fresh spring onions and bursting with classic Asian flavors.

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Have fun cooking! ~Katie

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