Quinoa Veggie Wrap With Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing (Gluten-Free I Vegan)
This Quinoa Veggie Wrap combines cooked quinoa, shredded purple cabbage and carrot, with greens and pumpkin seeds for a nutritious, textured filling. Tossed in a homemade zesty Italian dressing featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and honey, the mixture offers a tangy balance that complements the fresh vegetables. Wrapped in gluten-free tortillas, this recipe suits those seeking a flavorful, plant-based meal that can also be prepped ahead and enjoyed chilled for better flavor integration.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% 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.