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These colorful Rainbow Veggie Rolls are healthy, crunchy and loaded with tons of fresh veggies along with a delicious Ginger Avocado Dressing for dipping or drizzling!

I don’t know about you, but one of the things I love about summer is the large abundance of colorful produce everywhere I go which makes me want to eat ALL the healthy things, and these rainbow veggie rolls just scream summer!  They’re so bright and vibrant with fresh crunchy veggies in every bite and this ginger avocado dressing is seriously to die for!  Trust me on this.

The great thing about these rolls is that you can either make them bite size to serve as a fun appetizer or you can make an entire wrap out of them for a delicious, filling lunch.  Either way, they are quick and easy to throw together and packed with tons of flavor thanks to a creamy hummus spread and Sargento® Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese!

As a self-proclaimed cheese lover, I always make sure to include slices of delicious cheese on my sandwiches and wraps and Sargento Sharp Cheddar Cheese slices give these veggie rolls some added zing and a pop of bold flavor!  Sargento Slices are 100% Real, Natural Cheese so you know you’re getting the GOOD stuff. Lucky for us, sharp cheddar isn’t the only delicious flavor Sargento has to offer.  I was also able to snag some Sargento Ultra Thin Provolone Cheese Slices and Sargento Blends 4 Cheese Southwest Slices at Harris Teeter for even more lunch ideas!

For instance, you could make a delicious Italian turkey wrap using Sargento Ultra Thin Provolone Cheese Slices along with some spicy salami, juicy tomatoes, and freshly made pesto.  These cheese slices are sliced super thin and have a mild, smoky flavor that adds the perfect taste to sandwiches, burgers or pitas.  Another lunch idea could be a spicy Mexican chicken wrap using Sargento Blends 4 Cheese Southwest Slices which are creamy in texture and have the perfect blend of Chipotle Cheddar, Colby and Pepper Jack cheeses.  I mean…YUM.  These are just a few delicious meal ideas using these cheese slices, but the possibilities are endless!  Feel free to check out even more delicious recipe ideas here!

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You guys, these rainbow veggie rolls are super easy to make too!  No cooking required and the only time-consuming thing is the chopping and slicing required for the veggies, but hey, I just throw on my favorite playlist and enjoy my time in the kitchen.  Meal prepping has become such an important part of my life, so I like to make it fun!  These veggie-packed rainbow rolls make a really great lunch option that you can prep at home too, especially for those of you that don’t have access to a microwave.

To assemble these, you first start with a whole grain tortilla and some leafy green lettuce.  Then spread as much (or as little) of your favorite hummus on top of the lettuce leaves.  I used roasted red pepper hummus on my rolls, but you could of course use whatever kind you like!  Then top the hummus with Sargento Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese slices, then finish it off with all of your veggies.  That’s it!  Easy right??  The ginger avocado dressing makes the perfect dipping sauce for these rolls or you could simply drizzle the dressing over the top.

Here’s a rundown of all the colorful veggies I used in this wrap, but remember this is obviously for YOU to enjoy so feel free to change things up a bit and add any additional veggies that you would prefer!

• Red bell pepper slices
• English cucumber slices
• Shredded red cabbage
• Matchstick carrots
• Broccoli sprouts

Other veggie options include asparagus, red, white or green onions, tomatoes, other types of lettuce such as spinach or arugula, and you could even add some fresh fruit or a protein to this such as chicken or shrimp!  Rice or quinoa would taste great as well.  You really can’t go wrong when making this and once everything is chopped, you can easily assemble this in about one minute!

You can also easily make these low carb by simply using lettuce as your base for a wrap!

These Rainbow Veggie Rolls can be prepped the night before by chopping all of your veggies ahead of time, then just assembling them the next day.  You can also make the ginger avocado dressing the night before too and it will last up to 3 or 4 days if kept in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge.  I must admit these rolls do taste best immediately after making, but they can also be chilled for a few hours just fine in the fridge if you’re packing them for lunch.

Hope you all enjoy these bright and crunchy Rainbow Veggie Rolls as much as we did and please let me know if you make this recipe!  Don’t forget to leave your comments below or tag me on Instagram using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinnyrecipe so I can see all your delicious food!

Rainbow Veggie Rolls with Ginger Avocado Dressing

 

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Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 (8 inch) multigrain tortillas
• 8 large leafy green lettuce leaves
• 1 cup of your favorite hummus
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup each thinly sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced cucumber, shredded purple cabbage, matchstick carrots and sprouts

For the Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ cup cilantro leaves
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• ¼ to ½ cup water (depending on consistency)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. To assemble the rolls, top each tortilla with 2 lettuce leaves, ¼ cup hummus, 1 slice of cheddar cheese and divide the veggies evenly among the wraps. Tightly roll up the tortilla, securing with a toothpick if desired, and slice into 4 rolls or in half to enjoy as a wrap.
2. To make the dressing: Combine the avocado, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a blender or food processor and pulse until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and water until smooth and you have your desired consistency.
3. Drizzle your rolls with the ginger avocado dressing or store in a sealed airtight container until ready to eat. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 wrap • Calories: 295 • Fat: 9.6 g • Saturated Fat: 2 g • Carbs: 28.2 g • Fiber: 5.9 g • Protein: 18.2 g • Sugar: 4 g • WW Freestyle Points: 7

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