Mediterranean Wrap with Feta and Olives (Printable)
Vibrant and fresh, this wrap combines creamy feta, tangy olives, crisp veggies, and a zesty herbed yogurt sauce for a quick meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Cheese & Olives
06 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
→ Wraps
08 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads
→ Herbed Yogurt Sauce
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
14 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well-combined.
02 - Lay out the four large whole wheat tortillas or flatbreads on a clean work surface, ensuring they are flat and ready for assembly.
03 - Evenly spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared herbed yogurt sauce down the center of each tortilla, leaving a margin around the edges for rolling.
04 - Distribute the baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced Kalamata olives evenly over the yogurt sauce on each tortilla.
05 - Carefully fold in the opposite sides of each filled tortilla towards the center, then tightly roll from one end to the other to create a secure wrap.
06 - Slice each assembled wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately. Alternatively, wrap them tightly in parchment paper for convenient consumption later.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It's astonishingly quick to pull together, even when your schedule is packed.
- The blend of textures and bright flavors feels incredibly gourmet for such a simple assembly.
02 -
- Don't overfill your wraps; it makes them impossible to roll neatly, a lesson I learned when my first attempt exploded with veggies.
- Letting the sauce sit for 5-10 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully, especially the garlic and dill.
03 -
- Warm your tortillas slightly in a dry pan for a few seconds; they become more pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- To keep the wraps from getting soggy if making ahead, spread a thin layer of hummus on the tortilla before the sauce; it acts as a moisture barrier.