Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps with Quinoa and Feta

These Mediterranean Lettuce Wraps offer a delightful balance of fresh flavors and textures, featuring crisp lettuce leaves filled with a savory quinoa mixture, tangy feta cheese, and vibrant vegetables. They're perfect for a light lunch or a healthy appetizer, accommodating various dietary preferences with a vegetarian and gluten-free base.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Take a romaine lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the quinoa mixture into the center.
5. Fold the sides of the lettuce leaf over the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
6. Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.