Quinoa Veggie Wrap With Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing (Gluten-Free I Vegan)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
411 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Veggie Wrap With Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing (Gluten-Free I Vegan)
Description
The Quinoa Veggie Wrap with Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing brings together cooked quinoa and shredded vegetables like purple cabbage and carrots, creating a crunchy yet hearty filling. The dressing, made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, green onion, dried basil, garlic powder, sea salt, and raw honey, adds a sharp, tangy note accented by a hint of sweetness. Assembling the quinoa mixture inside gluten-free wraps and topping them with pumpkin seeds and chopped greens lends an added crunch and fresh bite. This recipe can be prepared ahead by cooking and cooling the quinoa first, making it ideal for meal prep or a quick lunch.
This wrap serves well as a light and refreshing meal. The fresh vegetables and pumpkin seeds provide texture contrasts while the zesty dressing ties the flavors together. The recipe's use of gluten-free wraps and plant-based ingredients also makes it suitable for vegan and gluten-sensitive diets.
Chilling the assembled wraps enhances the melding of flavors and texture. The quinoa salad mixture keeps well for three to four days in the refrigerator, allowing make-ahead convenience. Variations in the vegetables and dressing ingredients are possible to suit preferences, keeping the core method adaptable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- ¾ cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- ⅓ cup greens chopped
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 wraps gluten-free
- For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅛ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ tbs green onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tbs honey raw
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, cabbage and, carrots. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
- Divide the quinoa mixture up into the wraps and top each wrap with pumpkin seeds and chopped greens.
- Roll them up tight and serve!
Notes
- Cook and cool the quinoa ahead for faster assembly.
- The quinoa salad with dressing can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.
- Wraps can be eaten immediately but taste better chilled to blend flavors.
- Vegetables and dressing ingredients can be substituted to personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 7443IU | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.