A fresh and healthy snack option featuring cucumber and avocado rolls, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:Approximately 8 rolls 1x
Category:Snack
Method:No-cook
Cuisine:Asian-inspired
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 large cucumber
1 ripe avocado
1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
1/4 red bell pepper, julienned (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or chives, finely chopped
1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
Pinch chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the cucumber: Wash and dry the cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the cucumber lengthwise into very thin strips. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Prepare the avocado: Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into thin strips.
Assemble the rolls: Lay one cucumber strip flat on a clean surface. Place a few strips of avocado, carrot, and red bell pepper (if using) at one end of the strip.
Season the filling: Sprinkle with a pinch of sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
Roll and secure: Carefully roll the cucumber strip around the filling to form a tight roll. Secure with a nori strip or toothpick if needed.
Complete all rolls: Repeat with remaining ingredients to make approximately 8 rolls.
Make the dipping sauce: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup (or honey), and chili flakes in a small bowl.
Serve: Serve the rolls immediately with the dipping sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings with other vegetables.
For an extra flavor, add a dash of lime juice to the avocado.