Description
Vietnamese-inspired fresh salad rolls dance with crisp vegetables and tender herbs, creating a light Salad Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Sauce masterpiece. Cool rice paper wraps and tangy sauce deliver refreshing layers of flavor you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber sticks
- 1 cup lettuce leaves (cut into strips)
- 1 cup cooked rice noodles
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or basil)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and chopped)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons water
Additional Ingredients:
None
Instructions
- Create a vibrant carrot-ginger sauce by blending fresh carrots, zesty ginger, umami soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, sweet honey, and water until silky smooth. Transfer to a serving container and refrigerate.
- Wash and julienne all vegetables, carefully pluck fresh herbs, and prepare rice noodles. Arrange ingredients on a clean workspace for efficient rolling.
- Fill a wide, shallow dish with warm water. Gently submerge rice paper wrapper for 5-7 seconds until it becomes translucent and flexible, but not overly soft.
- Place softened wrapper on a damp kitchen towel. Layer rice noodles first, then strategically arrange colorful vegetables and fragrant herbs in the center, leaving margins on each side for secure wrapping.
- Fold bottom edge of wrapper over ingredients, compress filling tightly. Fold side edges inward, then continue rolling from bottom to top, creating a compact, neat cylinder.
- Repeat rolling process with remaining wrappers, ensuring consistent size and tightness. Cut rolls diagonally for elegant presentation if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside prepared carrot-ginger sauce for dipping, ensuring maximum freshness and texture.
Notes
- Soak rice paper wrappers briefly in warm water to prevent tearing and ensure perfect pliability for smooth rolling.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to create a seamless assembly process and keep vegetables crisp and fresh.
- Use room temperature ingredients to prevent condensation and maintain wrapper integrity during rolling.
- Consider making extra sauce as a versatile dressing for salads or other Asian-inspired dishes to reduce food waste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg