Paleo Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
Elevate your snacking game with this crisp and colorful Paleo Mediterranean Veggie Wrap! Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients like crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Pitted kalamata olives and chopped basil add bold Mediterranean flair, while a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing ties it all together. Wrapped in large lettuce leaves instead of traditional tortillas, this gluten-free, dairy-free dish is perfect for Paleo enthusiasts or anyone looking for a light and healthy meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, these wraps are deliciously simple and ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a picnic treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the lettuce: Gently wash and dry large lettuce leaves, making sure they are intact for easy wrapping.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber, julienne the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and halve the kalamata olives.
3. Slice the avocado into thin slices and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Place a lettuce leaf on a clean working surface. Layer with a few slices of cucumber, some red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, slivers of red onion, kalamata olives, and avocado slices.
6. Drizzle a small amount of the prepared dressing over the top of the layered vegetables.
7. Carefully roll the lettuce leaf tightly around the vegetables to form a wrap.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining lettuce leaves and vegetable mixture.
9. Serve the wraps immediately for a fresh and vibrant Paleo Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2795 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2027 mg | 43% | |
*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.
