These avocado spring rolls, also called salad rolls, are the healthiest and best vegan finger food. Quick, simple, and so yummy with some easy peanut sauce on the side. This vegan avocado recipe can be eaten any day, just use fresh veggies. Fillings such as carrots, cabbage, and daikon radish complete these tasty avocado appetizers that everyone loves and you need to try these, like yesterday.
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This gluten free, vegan recipe never fails me in terms of taste, looks (I eat with my eyes), and health mindfulness. It hits all the marks.
What’s Special About these Avocado Spring Rolls
- vegan finger food that is very healthy without added salt or oil
- gluten free
- avocado appetizers are always a crowd pleaser for everyone to enjoy
- good for you, but also beautiful presentation and colorful
- no utensils required
- the easy peanut sauce is hand whipped up in a jiffy
- these rolled avocado appetizers rarely cause allergies
- these are fresh spring rolls with no noodles required!
How to pick perfect Avocado
If you’re making any sort of avocado appetizers, you have to pick and store the best avocados. Especially because nobody likes brown or mushy avos.
Here are some must follow tips.
- Flick the top nub off the avocado, and if it’s greenish underneath its good.
- Yields to gentle pressure, ready to slice and eat now.
- Skin is dark but not completely black.
- Skin feels bumpy.
Pick avocados ready to eat in 1-2 days by them just sitting in room temperature.
How to store almost ripe avocados
Submerge cut or whole, yes whole, in drinking water. The water makes a barrier and they will stay fresh. Close the lid on them in an airtight, glass container.
You can also use plastic wrap pressed against the avocado and just slice off the browned part the next day as needed.
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HOW TO MAKE Avocado Spring Rolls
It doesn’t matter if you need to come up with avocado appetizers or some vegan finger food for the next party.
The taste of these rolls does not discriminate. Everyone is going to want one, and best thing is they can get their own.
INGREDIENTS
- Ripe Avocado – Make into halves, peel, then thin sliced about an eighth in thickness.
- Red Cabbage – Thin sliced with a mandolin.
- Carrots – Thinly julienned.
- Daikon Radish or Cucumber
- Basil – any basil
- Green Scallions – 3″ – 4″ strips
- Rice Paper Wrapper
- Water
How do I cut Avocados for spring Rolls?
Cut your avos like in the images and you’ll impress yourself and whoever is lucky to try your masterpiece.
- Slice in halves, then in an eighth of an inch thick slices across the width.
- Take your chef knife and gently press downward, from the top of the sliced avocados until they lean over to the side.
- When making the rolls, then cut those halves into another half so you use a quarter of the avocado per spring roll.
EQUIPMENT
For this vegan finger food, you just need your hands to “wrap and roll”!
- plate with water OR water holder for dipping rice paper wrappers
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- plastic wrap
- whisk and small bowl – for peanut sauce
INSTRUCTIONS How to Roll Fresh Avocado Spring Rolls
Follow the steps and look at the images to see how to create your own fresh avo rolls.
MAKE FRESH AVOCADO SPRING ROLLS
- Cut and prep all veggies and avocado as described and seen in image above.
- Completely dip the rice paper wrapper in water, 2-3 seconds, be sure to shake excess water off and then lay out in front of you.
- Fill with a little bit of the carrots, red cabbage, and daikon. Fold over the rice paper and tuck. The rice paper may still feel slightly firm but will soften by the time you are done rolling.
- Add the avocado (follow description within article on how to cut the avocado slices) and then fold the sides of the rice paper inward. I cut the halves in half (for quarters) to use for the filling.
- Roll the roll again.
- Then add scallions. Usually two pieces is enough for the length of the roll.
- Keep rolling until sealed. Serve right away and Enjoy!
KEY TIPS:
- WET PAPER FOR 2-3 SECONDS, SHAKE EXCESS WATER, THEN LAY DOWN THE RICE PAPER WRAPPER.
- ROLL SNUGLY AND USE FINGERTIPS TO HELP TUCK THE FILLINGS.
- FOLLOW STEPS BELOW FOR BEST WAY TO KEEP ALL FILLINGS NICE AND TIGHT IN EACH ROLL.
- RICE PAPER WRAPPER IS SELF SEALING SO JUST ROLL UNTIL DONE.
- USE FRESH AND CRISP INGREDIENTS.
- HAVE FUN!
Simple Peanut sauce
This is a very simple, two minute and done peanut sauce that is not complicated, and very healthy without added salt or other fats.
These are mostly pantry ingredients that are also very accessible in stores.
- natural peanut butter
- seasoned rice vinegar
- maple syrup (or honey, but honey is not vegan)
- lime – fresh squeezed
- garlic powder – a pinch
- toasted sesame oil – optional
Add Ins and Variations
- add protein and make them shrimp fresh spring rolls
- make them into tofu spring rolls with avocado
- use sweet chili dip or soyaki in place of peanut dip for an extra healthier version
- add in mint for extra herb wonderfulness
- add in cucumber strips (no seeds) and cilantro
- No time? Just add avocado to Easy, Fast, Bagged Salad Spring Rolls
What to Serve with Avocado Spring Rolls
Definitely feel free to eat these as a stand alone meal, they are absolutely that good and satisfying in every way.
These are also awesome as a party vegan finger food. I would serve them buffet table or potluck style with other Asian favorites like BBQ, rotisserie meats, and grilled fish or easy oven baked salmon to keep it very healthy.
I love peanut sauce. Try these super tasty recipes.
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Questions
Can I store leftovers?
So there is some effort when preparing avocado appetizers because of preserving freshness and texture. I suggest these are best eaten same day, no leftovers, so you can enjoy the best avocado and rice paper texture.
How do I store fresh spring rolls for later?
As you make these, use plastic wrap to seal each roll tightly and also a moist, lint free towel to place over the rolls. Enclose them in an airtight container with the moist towel, in the refrigerator. Serve them within few hours.
Can I make these beforehand or preprep?
Yes, make peanut sauce a day before. Slice the vegetables a day before and store in airtight, glass containers.
Carrots go in water, and the others need moist paper towels in the containers. Assemble the spring rolls within few hours of serving, separated by plastic wrap and have a moist, lint free towel on top as well. Foil on top of that for extra freshness.
Avocado Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 16-20 pieces rice paper wrapper
- water for dipping
- 3 medium avocados cut in half then cut widthwise into eighth of an inch pieces
- ¼ whole large red cabbage cut thin and lengthwise
- 3 large whole carrots julienne; cut thin and lengthwise
- 1 cup daikon radish julienne; cut thin and lengthwise
- 1 small bunch basil cut thin and lengthwise
- 1 bunch scallions 4" strips
Easy Peanut Sauce
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (honey is not vegan)
- ¾ tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh squeeze lime juice
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil optional
Instructions
Make Peanut Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients until creamy in a small bowl.Store leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator.3 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp maple syrup, ¾ tbsp seasoned rice vinegar, 1 tsp fresh squeeze lime juice, 1 pinch garlic powder, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Make Fresh Avocado Spring Rolls
- Cut and prep all veggies and avocado as described.
- Dip rice paper wrapper in water, 2-3 seconds, shake excess and then lay out in front of you.Fill with a little bit of carrots, red cabbage, basil, and daikon. Fold over and tuck.16-20 pieces rice paper wrapper, water, ¼ whole large red cabbage, 3 large whole carrots, 1 cup daikon radish, 1 small bunch basil
- Add the avocado (follow description within article on how to cut the avocado slices) and then fold the ends in. I cut the halves in half (for quarters) to use for the filling.Fold in sides.3 medium avocados
- Roll the roll again.
- Then add scallions.1 bunch scallions
- Keep rolling until sealed. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- WET PAPER FOR 2-3 SECONDS, SHAKE EXCESS WATER, THEN LAY DOWN THE RICE PAPER WRAPPER.
- ROLL SNUGLY AND USE FINGERTIPS TO HELP TUCK THE FILLINGS.
- FOLLOW STEPS BELOW FOR BEST WAY TO KEEP ALL FILLINGS NICE AND TIGHT IN EACH ROLL.
- RICE PAPER WRAPPER IS SELF SEALING SO JUST ROLL UNTIL DONE.
- add other proteins, or tofu
- add rice noodles in the filling
- make more dipping sauce like sweet chili sauce
- serve at a party
- pack for an easy lunch
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