Blueberry Lettuce Wraps

Melannie Gregersen MELANNIE GREGERSEN


We love lettuce wraps as a quick, easy and very healthy lunch or brunch! This recipe totally fits the bill. Blueberries really add a fun twist and the quinoa and pecans keep the wraps very filling. The dressing is a perfect combo of sweet and savory. All in all, it's the perfect recipe for a relaxing lunch!

WRAPS

  • 2 cups (473.2 mL) quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup (236.6 mL) pecans, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups (473.2 mL) blueberries
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • Romaine lettuce

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients, except lettuce, in a large bowl and mix gently. Pour dressing on top and stir to incorporate. Serve on lettuce.

DRESSING

  • 1⁄2 cup (118.3 mL) olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup (118.3 mL) honey
  • 1⁄3 cup (78.9 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. (17.8 mL) dijon or brown mustard
  • 4 Tbs. (71 mL) fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Put all ingredients in a Mason jar and shake well.



Melannie Gregersen

BY MELANNIE GREGERSEN

Melannie is a cofounder of Easy Peasy Life Matters, a blog focusing on easy, healthy and delicious recipes. Her mission is to educate the world on how to eat well in order to heal and prevent chronic illness.