Watercress and Asparagus Burritos with Lemon Tahini Dressing

These watercress and asparagus burritos are a delicious and refreshing way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The watercress is peppery and slightly bitter, the asparagus is sweet and tender, and the red onion adds a bit of crunch and sweetness. The vegan feta cheese adds a salty, creamy flavor, and the fresh mint and parsley add a bright, herbaceous note. The burritos are wrapped in whole-wheat tortillas and drizzled with a lemony tahini dressing.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover watercress and asparagus. I had been craving something fresh and flavorful, and these burritos fit the bill perfectly. I love the combination of the peppery watercress, sweet asparagus, and salty feta cheese. The burritos are also really easy to make, and they're a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup watercress, chopped
• 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 8 whole-wheat tortillas
• Lemon Tahini Dressing (see recipe below)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the watercress, asparagus, red onion, feta cheese, mint, and parsley.
2. Drizzle with Lemon Tahini Dressing as desired and toss to coat.
3. Lay out the tortillas and fill each with 1/2 cup of the salad mixture.
4. Roll up the tortillas and slice in half.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of watercress, asparagus, and red onion is a great way to get a variety of nutrients in one dish.
• The vegan feta cheese adds a salty, creamy flavor that balances out the bitterness of the watercress.
• The fresh mint and parsley add a bright, herbaceous note that complements the other flavors in the dish.
• The whole-wheat tortillas are a good source of fiber and protein.