Picnic Veggie Wraps Lemon (Printable)

Bright, fresh veggie wraps packed with crisp vegetables and zesty lemon aioli for a light, healthy bite.

# Components:

→ Lemon Aioli

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Wraps

07 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
08 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
09 - 1 cup shredded carrots
10 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
11 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
15 - 1/4 cup fresh basil or cilantro leaves

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make them pliable and easier to roll.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon aioli evenly over the surface.
04 - Arrange spinach, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, feta if using, and fresh herbs evenly over each tortilla, leaving space at the edges for wrapping.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom to form a compact wrap.
06 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally. Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment paper for transport and storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your stress level stays low.
  • The lemon aioli is tangy enough to make boring vegetables feel like a restaurant experience.
  • You can prep everything the night before and assemble wraps in two minutes flat when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidizes and browns quickly, so if you're making these ahead, add it minutes before eating or it'll look gray and tired.
  • Don't oversaturate the tortilla with aioli or vegetables, or you'll end up with a leak when you bite down and a disappointed face instead of joy.
03 -
  • Warm your tortillas even if you think you don't need to—that fifteen seconds is the difference between a wrap that holds and one that tears.
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt and pepper directly to your sliced vegetables before layering; it wakes up their flavor in a way that seems small but absolutely matters.
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