In search of some tasty sauces for lettuce wraps? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. From creamy sauces, to spicy sauces, tangy sauces and more!
Lettuce wraps are a delightful and healthy option for a light meal or appetizer.
Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavors, lettuce wraps offer a unique and refreshing dining experience.
However, what takes these wraps to the next level is the sauce that accompanies them.
From tangy and zesty to sweet and spicy, the right sauce can transform a simple lettuce wrap into a flavor-packed delight.
In this post, we will explore 15+ delectable sauces that will elevate your lettuce wraps from delish to amazzzing! 🤩 🤩 🤩
The BEST Sauces for Lettuce Wraps
Lamb Lettuce Wraps with Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a classic Greek sauce made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Its creamy texture and tangy flavors provide a cool and refreshing contrast to the fillings in your lettuce wraps. Tzatziki pairs beautifully with lettuce wraps filled with grilled chicken, lamb, or falafel.
Tzatziki
PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps + Dipping Sauce Recipe
PF Chang's sauce is a combination of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that perfectly complement their famous lettuce wraps. While the exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, here's a homemade version that captures the essence of the original!
PF Chang’s-Inspired Sauce
Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
Sweet soy sauce is a thick, syrupy sauce that originates from Indonesian cuisine. It has a unique balance of sweetness and umami flavors, making it an excellent choice for adding depth to your lettuce wraps. This sauce pairs beautifully with lettuce wraps filled with grilled chicken, beef, shrimp, or even tofu.
Sweet Soy Sauce
Homemade Chili Crisp
This homemade Chili Crisp Recipe is ready in 15 minutes and adds a bold pop of flavor to noodles, dumplings, scrambled eggs, and more. It’s the ultimate spicy, tangy, and crunchy condiment to keep in your fridge!
Chili Crisp
Easy Stir Fry Sauce
Stir fry sauce is a versatile and savory option that can add depth and richness to your lettuce wraps. This sauce is commonly used in Asian-inspired stir fry dishes but works wonderfully as a dipping sauce for lettuce wraps too. To make a simple stir fry sauce, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a touch of honey for a balance of flavors. This sauce pairs well with lettuce wraps filled with a variety of proteins such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
Stir Fry Sauce
Cilantro Lime Crema
Give your lettuce wraps a refreshing and zesty twist with a tangy lime cilantro dressing. Blend together lime juice, cilantro, garlic, honey, and olive oil for a vibrant and citrusy dressing that complements chicken or shrimp lettuce wraps beautifully.
Tangy Lime Cilantro Dressing
Creamy Harissa Dressing
This naturally dairy-free and gluten-free Creamy Harissa Sauce is addictively delicious! Tahini, harissa paste, lemon, and maple syrup are whisked until smooth, leaving you with a bold and tangy sauce to drizzle over everything, from salads to eggs to meat.
Creamy Harissa Sauce
Creamy Feta Dressing
This creamy and tangy Feta Dressing is the ultimate Greek-style condiment! Easy to make with 8 simple ingredients, it adds a burst of addictive flavors to salads, grilled meats, sandwiches, and more.
Feta Dressing
Chipotle Crema
Chipotle crema is a creamy and smoky sauce that adds a delightful kick to your lettuce wraps. This sauce combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the richness of sour cream or Greek yogurt, creating a flavorful and versatile sauce.
Chipotle Sauce
Fresh Mango Salsa
For a burst of tropical sweetness, top your lettuce wraps with a vibrant mango salsa. Dice ripe mangoes and mix them with red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. This fruity salsa complements lettuce wraps filled with grilled chicken or shrimp.
Mango Salsa
Easy Cucumber Raita
Raita is a yogurt-based sauce that is commonly served as a side dish in Indian cuisine. Its creamy and tangy flavors make it an excellent accompaniment to lettuce wraps. Raita pairs well with lettuce wraps filled with grilled chicken, lamb, or even vegetarian options like falafel.
Raita Sauce
Sriracha Mayo
For those who enjoy a little heat, a spicy sriracha mayo is the perfect choice. Blend mayonnaise with Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and a dash of garlic powder for a creamy and fiery sauce that complements lettuce wraps filled with shrimp or beef.
Sriracha Mayo
Sesame Sauce
Japanese Sesame Sauce is a creamy and nutty condiment you can pair with salads, hot pot, noodles, gyoza, stir fry, vegetables, and more! An easy 8-ingredient recipe that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
Sesame Sauce
Jalapeño Ranch
Jalapeño Ranch is perfect as a dressing, dip or sauce. It’s creamy with a distinct herby flavor but its subtle spicy kick is what keeps you coming back for more!
Jalapeno Ranch
Sriracha Ranch
Sriracha Sauce with creamy mayo and tangy sour cream combines the best of homemade Sriracha Mayo and Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing! Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Sriracha Ranch
Miso Sauce
This easy Miso Sauce delivers bold umami depth in minutes – perfect as a dressing, dip, spread, or marinade. Once you taste its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!
Miso Sauce
How to make ahead and store
Many of these sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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15+ Sauces for Lettuce Wraps
In search of some tasty sauces for lettuce wraps? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. From creamy sauces, to spicy sauces, tangy sauces and more! Try this PF Chang inspired dipping sauce. It's so delicious!
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Serves 4 servings
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons mirin
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
Lettuce Wraps
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground chicken breast
- 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts (drained and minced (about 1 cup))
- 10 fresh or dried shitake mushrooms (stems removed and chopped (about 2/3 cups). If dried, soak in warm water until soft, before chopping)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
For Serving
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
- Lettuce cups (for serving)
Special Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 – 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard paste
- 1/8 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Mix the ground chicken meat, water chestnuts, chopped mushrooms and garlic with all the Marinade ingredients. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil and green onions. For a mild sauce add 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce. For a medium sauce add 1/2 teaspoon of hot mustard plus 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce. For a hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of hot mustard plus 3 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce. Stir well. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or saute pan over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken, breaking it up with a spoon until cooked through.
- Spoon the chicken into lettuce cups and serve with the sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1751mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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