Published 5/22/2017 • Updated 2/15/2024 This creative recipe combines our favorite things — BLTs, salad, quinoa, and ranch! Okay, it’s BLT time. We nixed the bread, added some quinoa, and used lettuce as a wrap to create a healthy take on a BLT — BLT QUINOA LETTUCE WRAPS. If you want to enjoy the deliciousness of BLT sandwiches without the bread, then you’ll love these BLT quinoa lettuce wraps. With protein-packed quinoa, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and homemade ranch, these wraps are the perfect easy dinner or appetizer for when summer rolls around.
What You Need for these BLT Quinoa Lettuce Wraps
Bacon: use any kind of bacon you like. If you haven’t tried baking your bacon yet, now is the time. Way less cleanup and PERFECT bacon every time! Lettuce Cups: we used bib lettuce for this recipe as it’s super buttery and is already in a rounded shape, perfect for this recipe. Tomatoes: we used medium tomatoes, but cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes would also be good. Quinoa: use any brand of quinoa you like. Check out how to cook quinoa for the perfect quinoa every time. Homemade Healthy Ranch: made with buttermilk, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, vinegar, and classic ranch spices. It’s the perfect topping for these easy wraps!
How to Store BLT Wraps
Store the quinoa, toppings, and lettuce separately in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat the quinoa in the microwave or in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Add a little water or stock for moisture.
Serving Suggestions
These lettuce wraps make the perfect appetizer or light dinner. If you want to add a little more protein, add some chopped rotisserie chicken or Crockpot Shredded Chicken. Bow Tie Pasta Salad or Baked Potato Salad are great side dishes for pairing with BLTs! They’ve got those warm summer night vibes. Balance the savory flavors from the BLTs with a vibrant Fruit Salad! Want to cozy things up? Pair your lettuce wraps with some Tomato Bisque Soup or Roasted Butternut Squash Soup!
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