Vibrant Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Cucumber-Mint Dipping Sauce
Find this energizing and refreshing Vietnamese Summer Roll recipe perfect for a low-carb diet.
Allergens
Shrimp, Cilantro
Ingredients
- 1. Rice paper wrappers (10 count) 2. Large lettuce leaves (4) 3. Fresh shrimp (8 pieces) 4. Red leaf lettuce (1 head) 5. Carrots (2 medium, julienned) 6. Cucumber (1 large, julienned) 7. Red bell pepper (1, julienned) 8. Mango (1 ripe, sliced into strips) 9. Fresh cilantro leaves 10. Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them into long thin strips or julienne cuts. Set aside.
- Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip each rice paper wrapper one at a time into the water for a few seconds until softened, then transfer to a clean work surface.
- Place a lettuce leaf in the center of the softened rice paper.
- Arrange shrimp, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, mango, cilantro, and basil leaves on top of the lettuce leaf.
- Carefully roll the rice paper over the filling, tuck in the sides, and continue rolling until a tight seal is achieved. Repeat for remaining rolls.
Chef’s Insight
This dish is a perfect combination of flavors and textures, bringing out the essence of Vietnamese cuisine while being low in carbs and high in energy.
Notes
This recipe is ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or party appetizer.