If you’re wondering what to serve with your lettuce wraps, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 51 of the most popular side dishes for lettuce wraps.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best dishes to serve with lettuce wraps are crispy rice noodles, cauliflower fried rice, pico de gallo, and egg rolls. Try bean sprout salad, sauteed mushrooms, eggplant stir fry, and shrimp ceviche for healthier options. You can also serve kung pao chicken, wonton soup, and potstickers.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Main dishes
Think lettuce wraps alone won’t fill you up? Complete the meal with these delicious main dishes.
I love homemade fried rice, but why not try using cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb?
Or try classic favorites like orange chicken and pad thai!
Cauliflower fried rice
Do you want to make your lettuce wraps a more filling meal without being too calorific?
This cauliflower fried rice is a healthier alternative to rice.
This faux rice dish is not an exact rice replacement, but it’s close enough to fool most people, even kids!
Cauliflower fried rice is an excellent and delicious low-carb dish to serve alongside your lettuce wraps.
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Cauliflower fried rice
Make it tropical
Coconut cauliflower rice
Back to basics
Egg fried rice
Pad thai
Turn your lettuce wraps into a hearty meal with a generous helping of pad thai on the side.
It’s a Thai noodle dish packed with salty flavors and nutty, contrasting textures.
Another great thing about this noodle dish is how customizable it is.
Pad thai usually features shrimp, but you can also use chicken or beef.
The possibilities are endless with this dish.
Follow Le Creme de la Crumb’s lead to make the best pad thai you’ll ever taste!
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Pad thai
Another favorite
Thai stir fried noodles (pad see ew)
Go Chinese
Chow mein
Shrimp ceviche
Brighten your plain lettuce wraps with a serving of shrimp ceviche on the side.
This dish features cooked shrimp, so even kids and ceviche newbies will love it.
It’ll add a delightful acidic and refreshing bite to your lettuce wraps.
Plus, this shrimp ceviche is incredibly easy to make, perfect for those busy weeknight dinners.
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Shrimp ceviche
Add a sweet twist
Peach summer ceviche
Make it plant-based
Hearts of palm ceviche
Kung pao chicken
Planning a Chinese takeaway-inspired dinner?
You can’t go wrong serving lettuce wraps and kung pao chicken.
This classic Chinese takeaway dish is famous for a reason – it strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, spicy, and salty flavors.
Irresistible!
Your mouth will be watering at the sight of this kung pao chicken.
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Kung pao chicken
Make it meatless
Kung pao tofu
Skip the heat
Orange chicken
Fillings and toppings
Beef up your lettuce wraps with these tasty fillings and toppings!
Rice noodles are a must whenever I serve lettuce wraps, but you can also go with something lighter like pickled veggies.
Or why not add a Mexican twist with a topping of fresh pico de gallo?
Crispy rice noodles
Jazz up your lettuce wraps with these crispy rice noodles.
This may be simple, but it adds an enjoyable crunch to your lettuce wraps.
They’re easy to make – you just need to ensure that your oil is hot enough, so your noodles puff up and become crispy.
It’ll be difficult to resist snacking on these crispy rice noodles.
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Thai crispy rice noodles
Make it different
Fried wonton strips
Skip the stovetop
Air fryer pasta chips
Sauteed mushrooms
These sauteed mushrooms are a quick and easy dish that’ll make your lettuce wraps infinitely more exciting.
What makes this dish special is the balsamic sauce used to cook the mushrooms.
This infuses your mushrooms with extra umami flavors, making them more rich and delicious.
It’ll only take 20 minutes to have these sauteed mushrooms from your kitchen to the dining table.
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Sauteed mushroom with balsamic
Make it fun
Pan-fried enoki mushrooms
Make it comforting
Shiitake mushroom soup
Pico de gallo
You can’t make taco-inspired lettuce wraps without a side of pico de gallo.
This is a no-cook dish that packs a zesty punch.
If you want to add a spicy kick to this, just toss in some diced jalapenos.
Pssst… for a more flavorful pico de gallo, let it sit for at least a day in the fridge to let the flavors mingle and develop.
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Pico de gallo
Add a fruity kick
Pineapple jalapeno salsa
Make it creamy
Avocado salsa
Pickled carrots and radish
Break the flavor monotony of your lettuce wraps with these pickled carrots and radishes.
The carrots and radishes are soaked in a pickling solution for at least an hour.
The result?
Tender vegetables with a slight bite and a tasty, tangy flavor combination.
These Vietnamese pickled carrots and radishes can last up to a week in your fridge, so you can also use your leftovers to brighten up other savory dishes.
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Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon
Make it heartier
Healthy carrot slaw
Make it warm
Asian-style honey glazed carrots
Marinated roasted bell peppers
These roasted bell peppers are the effortless side dish you’re looking for.
They take time to cook, but the wait is worth it.
You’ll get smoky, garlicky tender bell peppers that instantly elevate your humble lettuce wraps.
Plus, this dish mainly involves hands-off cooking, so you can prepare your lettuce wraps while your bell peppers are roasting.
These marinated roasted bell peppers are a great addition to any meal.
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Marinated roasted bell peppers
Go Mexican
Fajita veggies
Make it tangy
Pickled sweet peppers
Appetizers/snacks
Lettuce wraps can be a meal on its own, but they’re even better when enjoyed with these tasty treats!
You can never go wrong with a platter of egg rolls, but fresh spring rolls are also a great option if you want something healthier.
Or go with a piping hot bowl of egg drop soup for a heartwarming meal.
Air fryer egg rolls
Make your meal tastier by serving these egg rolls alongside your lettuce wraps.
The beauty of homemade egg rolls is that you can fill them with anything you want.
You can go traditional with a Chinese-style pork filling.
Or you can get creative and fill it with rice, steak, onions, etc.
Make your homemade egg rolls more superior by making them in the air fryer instead of deep-frying them.
Simply Recipes will walk you through making these super simple air fryer egg rolls.
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Air fryer egg rolls
Make it fusion
Avocado egg rolls
Ditch the fryer
Vietnamese fresh spring rolls
Wonton soup
This wonton soup will feel like a warm hug in a bowl, especially useful for cold winter nights.
It has an incredibly flavorful broth, enhanced by adding mushrooms, ginger, shallots, and garlic.
This soup’s delicious umami flavor makes it a superb accompaniment to lettuce wraps.
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Wonton soup
Make it heartier
Kimchi dumpling noodle soup
Skip the wontons
Hot and sour soup
Shrimp tempura
Shrimp tempura is an excellent way to add more protein to your lettuce wraps.
Jumbo juicy shrimp coated in a lightly crisp batter – what’s not to love about that?
This dish is easier to make than you think.
The key to making crispy shrimp tempura is ensuring your batter stays cold.
Want to get started?
Crunchy Creamy Sweet’s recipe will guide you on how you can make the crispiest, lightest shrimp tempura.
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Shrimp tempura
Preheat the oven
Baked coconut shrimp
Make a copycat
Honey walnut shrimp
Potstickers
Make your lettuce wraps a heartier meal with a serving of these potstickers.
They’re filled with a flavorful mixture of pork and shrimp, making them meaty and oh-so-good.
Don’t forget to make a soy-vinegar dipping sauce to make these shrimp and pork potstickers even tastier.
Pssst… if you’re putting together vegan lettuce wraps, these mushroom potstickers are equally delicious.
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Shrimp and pork potstickers
Make it meat-free
Mushroom gyoza
Make it Korean-inspired
Mandu
Salads and veggies
You can never have too many veggies! Serve your lettuce wraps with a side of bean sprout salad for a light and nourishing meal.
Craving for something warm? Try stir-fried veggies.
Eggplant stir-fry
This eggplant stir fry is a superb side dish, especially for vegan lettuce wraps.
If you’re not sure about eggplant, this dish might be the one to change your mind.
The key lies in the lip-smacking hoisin sauce that coats the eggplant slices.
Want to make it spicy?
Just add red chilies to your hoisin sauce.
Make this hoisin eggplant stir-fry for a quick lunch side dish.
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Chinese hoisin eggplant stir-fry
Make it Japanese-inspired
Oven-roasted eggplant with miso
Fire up the grill
Grilled eggplant
Korean bean sprout salad
Add a delicious, healthy crunch to your lettuce wraps with this bean sprout salad.
This salad is flavored with garlic and sesame oil, a simple yet tasty flavor combination.
This flavor pairing and the crisp-tender texture of your bean sprouts make this salad highly addictive.
You’ll want to have this Korean bean sprout salad every week.
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Korean bean sprout salad
Add heat
Korean spicy green onion salad
Make a classic
Fresh kimchi
Mango and jicama slaw
Ditch your traditional coleslaw and make this mango jicama slaw to go with your lettuce wraps.
The game-changer in this dish is the tangy lime dressing that ties everything together.
It’s refreshing and zesty, with a subtle sweetness from the honey.
Of course, this slaw also has a satisfying contrast between soft and crisp ingredients that’ll give you a pleasant mouthfeel.
Make this mango jicama slaw for lunch today!
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Mango jicama slaw
Ditch the fruity notes
Asian cucumber and jicama slaw
Make it basic
Sweet vinegar coleslaw
Black bean and corn salad
This black bean and corn goes superbly with Mexican-style lettuce wraps.
This salad is loaded with various contrasting elements tied together with a lip-puckering lime dressing.
Serve this salad alongside or on top of your lettuce wraps for a vibrant splash of color.
Make this black bean and corn salad at least an hour before eating to achieve maximum flavor.
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Black bean and corn salad
A Mexican classic
Esquites
Add more veg
Corn succotash
The best side dishes for lettuce wraps
- Cauliflower fried rice
- Pad thai
- Shrimp ceviche
- Kung pao chicken
- Crispy rice noodles
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Pico de gallo
- Pickled carrots and radish
- Marinated roasted bell pppers
- Air fryer egg rolls
- Wonton soup
- Shrimp tempura
- Potstickers
- Eggplant stir-fry
- Korean bean sprout salad
- Mango jicama slaw
- Black bean and corn salad
What To Serve With Lettuce Wraps – Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 3 whole bell peppers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Thoroughly wash and dry the peppers. Place them on their side on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Place the peppers in the oven and roast for about 45-60 minutes. Turn the peppers when their skins start to blister. The bell peppers' skins must be charred and their flesh must be soft after roasting.
- While the peppers are roasting, whisk together the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- After roasting, let the peppers rest for about 30 minutes. Once cooled, remove their stems and charred skins. Slice the peppers in strips, removing the seeds. Do not rinse the peppers under running water.
- Toss the sliced peppers in the marinade and allow to sit for a few hours. Serve immediately or store for up to a week.
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