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Cucumber Avocado Summer Rolls

Fresh cucumber avocado summer roll with peanut sauce on a white plate.
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These are vibrant, no-cook bundles of cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs wrapped in translucent rice paper. They are a light, elegant, and refreshing appetizer perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8-10 round rice paper wrappers
  • 1 large ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4-5 leaves butter lettuce or green leaf lettuce, ribs removed
  • Optional: 8-10 cooked shrimp or baked tofu strips
  • For the Peanut Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  1. Prepare all fillings. Slice the avocado, julienne the cucumber and carrot, and rinse the herbs. Arrange within easy reach.
  2. Make the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, and garlic. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until smooth and dippable. Set aside.
  3. Soften a wrapper. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 5-10 seconds until pliable but still slightly firm.
  4. Assemble the roll. Lay the softened wrapper on a damp towel or non-stick surface. In the lower third, layer a piece of lettuce, a few avocado slices, a small bundle of cucumber and carrot, and a pinch of herbs. Do not overfill.
  5. Fold and roll. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling, then fold in the left and right sides. Roll tightly upwards to seal. Place on a plate and cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  6. Serve immediately with the peanut dipping sauce.

Notes

Do not over-soak the wrappers or overfill the rolls. Keep finished rolls covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Best eaten the day they are made. For a nut-free sauce, use sunflower seed butter.

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