Picnic Veggie Wraps Lemon Aioli (Print View)

Fresh wraps loaded with crunchy veggies and tangy lemon aioli for a light, healthy meal option.

# 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

# Directions:

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 10-15 seconds to enhance pliability.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat and spread 1-2 tablespoons of lemon aioli evenly over the surface of each tortilla.
04 - Distribute spinach, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, cabbage, avocado, feta if using, and fresh herbs evenly over each tortilla, leaving 1 inch space at edges for wrapping.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll up 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 -
  • They taste bright and summery without any heavy cooking or complicated techniques.
  • You can prep them ahead, which means less stress when you're actually supposed to be relaxing at a picnic.
  • Every bite feels fresh because the vegetables stay crisp and the aioli keeps everything tasting like it just came together.
02 -
  • Don't add the avocado more than thirty minutes before eating unless you want to watch it turn an unappetizing brown, no matter how much lemon you squeeze on it.
  • The aioli is thicker than you might expect, which means it actually holds the wrap together instead of making everything slide around as you bite into it.
03 -
  • Slice your vegetables on a mandoline if you have one because consistent thickness means they roll smoothly and cook evenly if you're eating them throughout the day.
  • Pat your spinach dry with a paper towel before layering because excess moisture makes the wrap soggy and causes the tortilla to tear.
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