Dairy-Free Mediterranean Lettuce Wrap
Refreshingly light and bursting with bold flavors, these Dairy-Free Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy meal or appetizer that doesn’t skimp on taste. Crisp romaine lettuce leaves serve as a low-carb, gluten-free base for a vibrant mix of chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny kalamata olives, and fresh parsley. A creamy tahini dressing, infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, ties it all together for a satisfying bite that’s both nutritious and indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a quick and easy way to bring Mediterranean-inspired flavors to your table. Perfect for those seeking dairy-free, plant-based, and wholesome recipe options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Carefully remove 8 whole leaves from the romaine lettuce, wash them thoroughly, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and parsley. Stir everything together until well mixed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the tahini dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss everything until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Spoon an even amount of the Mediterranean mixture into each lettuce leaf.
Serve the wraps immediately as a light meal or appetizer. Enjoy the refreshing flavors and crunchy textures!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2943 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3831 mg | 295% | |
| Iron | 16083.3 mg | 89352% | |
| Potassium | 2291 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
