Salinas Valley Lettuce Wraps with Avocado Lime Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Fresh, crisp lettuce cups filled with a zesty avocado-lime dressing and seasonal garden vegetables, celebrating Salinas' agricultural bounty. This California-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Butter lettuce, Ripe avocado, Lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 4 large leaves Butter lettuce
• 1 medium Ripe avocado
• 1 whole Lime
• 1/2 cup diced Red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced Cucumber
• 2 tbsp finely sliced Red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Remove the core from the butter lettuce leaves and rinse under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mash with a fork until smooth but still slightly textured.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with 1 tbsp lime juice and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Divide the vegetable mixture evenly between the lettuce leaves. Top each with a dollop of avocado dressing, then fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to enclose.