Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey and Avocado with Cucumber Slices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A refreshing, portable meal featuring lean ground turkey cooked with herbs, wrapped in crisp lettuce with creamy avocado and cool cucumber. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 19 minutes, pairs ground turkey, avocado, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz ground turkey
• 1/2, diced avocado
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced cucumber
• 4 large leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 tsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 6 oz ground turkey, 1/8 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tbsp lime juice. Break up turkey with a spoon and cook for 6-7 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Remove turkey from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Let cool for 3 minutes while preparing other components.
3. Step 3: Divide cooled turkey mixture evenly among 4 large romaine lettuce leaves. Top each with 1/4 of the diced avocado and 1/4 of the sliced cucumber.
4. Step 4: Fold lettuce leaves over filling to enclose, pressing gently to hold ingredients together. Serve immediately for maximum crispness.