These Avocado Spring Rolls are the perfect quick lunch or dinner and are easy to make at home with these helpful step-by-step instructions. They have the BEST sweet and tangy peanut ginger dipping sauce and you can get creative with your choice of fillings!
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why you need these spring rolls!
Have you ever used rice paper before and just become annoyed at it sticking to itself or even worse, tearing? Well, I’m here to show you how to master making spring rolls in a rice paper wrapper!
Through my own trial and error, I've developed a foolproof way to make spring rolls. This includes the best filling combination and the most insanely delicious peanut ginger sauce. You'll be making these avocado spring rolls for lunch or dinner every week because they're that good and that simple!
If that wasn't enough of a reason to make this avocado spring roll recipe, here are a few more reasons why you will love it!
- Healthy and Fresh: These avocado spring rolls are packed with fresh ingredients, making them a fantastic choice for those looking to enjoy a light meal or snack. With avocado, crunchy carrots, crisp cucumber, and fragrant herbs like mint and basil, each bite is a burst of flavor.
- Customizable: Don't hesitate to get creative with your avocado spring rolls. Add your favorite ingredients or adjust the fillings to suit your taste. Want to incorporate some protein? Try adding cooked shrimp or tofu.
- Peanut Ginger Sauce: The real star of the show is the peanut ginger sauce that accompanies these rolls. It's a creamy dip that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. You won't be able to resist dipping your rolls into this delicious sauce.
- Great for meal prep: Spring rolls travel well and are best enjoyed cold. This makes them the ultimate “not a salad cold lunch idea”.
ingredients and substitutions
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See recipe card for quantities.
- Avocado: Creamy avocado not only adds a rich, buttery texture to these rolls but also provides a healthy dose of good fats.
- Rice Paper Wrappers: These translucent rice paper wrappers are essential for creating the delicate outer layer of the spring rolls.
- Carrots: Carrots add a sweet crunch to the rolls, but you can use thinly sliced bell peppers if you don’t have carrots.
- Cucumber: Crisp cucumber slices bring a refreshing element to the rolls. We use thinly sliced mini cucumbers but any kind of cucumber would work.
- Rice Noodles: Rice noodles provide a chewy texture and a little more substance. You can use pad Thai-style noodles (thicker) or thin spaghetti-like noodles. Sticky rice would also work well.
- Mint and Basil: Fresh herbs like mint and Thai basil (regular basil works too!) lend a fragrant and aromatic touch to your rolls.
- Peanut Ginger Sauce: You can use your favorite store-bought peanut sauce or use our quick recipe to make your own. To make the sauce, we use creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Check out our allergy swap section for notes on making this soy and peanut-free!
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
recipe testing notes
Throughout our testing of this avocado spring roll recipe, we learned what worked and didn't work. Here are the key takeaways!
- Handling Rice Paper Wrappers: Be gentle when working with rice paper wrappers. They can tear easily if not handled with care.
- Let the wrappers sit: After dipping the wrappers in the water, let them lay flat on a plate or cutting board while you fill them. While they sit and you fill, they will soften enough to handle them. If they don't rest long enough for the water to absorb, they'll still be hard and may break.
how to make this - step by step
Be sure to scroll to the recipe card for the full spring roll recipe!
Step one: prepare your ingredients
Prepare the ingredients by chopping the vegetables and cooking the rice noodles per the package directions. You’ll want to thinly slice the avocado, carrots, and cucumbers. I like to keep them the same length as I want the rolls to be, so about 4”-5” long. I also like to prepare my workstation by laying out a large cutting board with rice paper wrappers, a large bowl of water next to it, and all the ingredients beside the board.
Step two: soften the rice paper wrappers
Fully submerge the rice paper wrappers in each rice paper wrapper into warm water for a few seconds. Transfer it to your flat work surface and let it sit as you fill it with your ingredients.
Step three: Fill the rolls
Place 4 slices of avocado, 4 basil leaves, 4 mint leaves, and a small portion of the other ingredients near the bottom of the wrapper. Do your best to stack the ingredients vertically (not laying them flat and horizontally) as this will help when rolling.
Expert tip: Make sure the bowl for dipping the wrappers is large enough to fully submerge the wrappers otherwise it is hard to get them wet enough.
Step four: roll!
While holding the ingredients in place with your last three fingers on each hand, use your pointer fingers and thumbs to fold the wrapper from the bottom over the top of the ingredients. Tuck it under the ingredients, slightly sticking it to the inside of the wrapper. Then fold over each side of the wrapper (left and right), and continue rolling the wrapper up until the ingredients are fully encased and no wrapper remains unrolled.
Repeat this process for all of your ingredients. This recipe should make 4-5 rolls depending on how full they are.
Expert tip for rolling: Make sure the rice paper wrapper is fully pliable before starting to roll. When you lift it, it should feel like thick, sticky plastic wrap.
watch how to make this - step by step
common questions
Yes, you can prepare the rolls in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. However, it's best to consume them within two days for the freshest taste and texture. Be sure to check out our storage section for storage tips.
If you're not a fan of peanut sauce, you can try sriracha mayonnaise or another soy sauce-based dipping sauce such as yuzu sauce (a lemony soy sauce).
You can typically find rice paper wrappers at your local Asian market or well-stocked grocery stores, often in the international foods section.
If using warm water, you should only need to soak the wrappers in water for 5- 10 seconds. Then let them rest while you fill them to continue softening.
Chinese spring rolls are fried while a fresh roll is never fried. Vietnamese spring rolls (like these) are also not fried. You may see this style of spring roll called a summer roll or a fresh roll.
recipe variations
- Avocado Summer Rolls: For a really beautiful and seasonal twist on these avocado rolls, add some thinly sliced bell peppers and edible flowers to create avocado summer rolls.
- Cheesecake Factory Inspired: Take inspiration from the Cheesecake Factory avocado egg rolls by adding a creamy cashew butter sauce to your rolls for a touch of indulgence. To make this sauce, swap the cashew butter for peanut butter and add chopped cilantro and cashews to the sauce.
- Low-Carb Option: For a low-carb version, replace the rice noodles with spiralized zucchini or cucumber noodles. Layer in shrimp for a high protein, low carb option.
allergy swaps
If you've got certain allergies or dietary needs, I've got you covered with these easy swaps!
- Gluten-Free: Ensure your soy sauce and rice paper wrappers are gluten-free. You can also use tamari as a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Soy Free: Swap the soy sauce for coconut aminos and ⅛ teaspoon of salt in the sauce.
- Peanut-Free: If you have a peanut allergy, try using cashew butter or sunflower butter in the peanut ginger sauce.
storage & meal prepping tips
If you have leftovers or just want to make these for lunch, here are some tricks to keep these rolls just as tasty the next day!
storage
Fridge: To store leftovers, wrap each roll in plastic wrap or foil and then place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If the rice paper wrappers touch each other, they will stick to one another and tear when pulled apart. This isn’t the end of the world but does make it harder to eat.
Freezer: These rolls are best enjoyed fresh and aren't suitable for freezing.
meal prepping
If you want to meal prep these, I recommend dicing and chopping enough veggies (except the avocado) for the whole week and making enough sauce for the whole week. Then, make just enough rolls for two days' worth of meals and repeat at the end of day two. This keeps you eating the freshest avocado spring rolls possible while still being super quick to throw together.
fun fact
Traditional fried spring rolls originated in China and are stuffed with vegetables and cabbage. Their shape and golden color are said to represent wealth because they resemble gold bars. Count me in for more spring rolls! (source)
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Recipe
Avocado Spring Rolls with Peanut Ginger Sauce
Ingredients
Spring Rolls
- 1 avocado
- 4 rice paper wrappers
- 1 large carrot
- ½ cucumber
- ½ cup cooked rice noodles
- ¼ cup mint
- ¼ cup basil (thai basil is best!)
- ½ Thai Peanut Sauce (store bought) (or use our recipe below)
Peanut Ginger Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon sriracha
Before you begin!
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Instructions
Make the rolls
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the vegetables and cooking the rice noodles per the package directions. You’ll want to thinly slice the avocado, carrots, and cucumbers. I like to keep them the same length as I want the rolls to be, so about 4”-5” long. I also like to prepare my workstation by laying out a large cutting board with the rice paper wrappers, a large bowl of water next to it, and all the ingredients beside the board.
- Fully submerge the rice paper wrappers in each rice paper wrapper into warm water for a few seconds. Transfer it to your flat work surface and let it sit as you fill it with your ingredients.
- Place 4 slices of avocado, 4 basil leaves, 4 mint leaves, and a small portion of the other ingredients near the bottom center third of the wrapper. Do your best to stack the ingredients vertically (not laying them flat and horizontally) as this will help when rolling.
- Make sure the rice paper wrapper is fully pliable before starting to roll. When you lift it, it should feel like thick, sticky plastic wrap. While holding the ingredients in place with your last three fingers on each hand, use your pointer fingers and thumbs to fold the wrapper from the bottom over the top of the ingredients. Tuck it under the ingredients, slightly sticking it to the inside of the wrapper. Then fold over each side of the wrapper (left and right), and continue rolling the wrapper up until the ingredients are fully encased and no wrapper remains unrolled.Repeat this process for all of your ingredients. This recipe should make 4-5 rolls depending on how full they are.
Make the sauce
- To make the sauce, simply combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy. If you want the sauce a little thinner, just add a little water to thin it out. Serve with the rolls and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
Additional notes and substitution information can be found in the post above.
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