Thai Salad Rolls

These vibrant Thai Salad Rolls are a fresh and healthy appetizer, packed with crunchy vegetables and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, they are perfect for a light snack or starter.

Ingredients

• Rice Paper Wrappers - 4 pieces
• Rice Vermicelli Noodles - 50 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red Bell Pepper - 1 medium, julienned
• Fresh Mint Leaves - 10 leaves
• Fresh Cilantro - 10 sprigs
• Lettuce Leaves (Butter or Romaine) - 4 leaves
• Soy Sauce (Kosher) - 2 tablespoons
• Peanut Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Lime Juice - 1 tablespoon
• Sriracha - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Water - for soaking noodles and rice paper

Steps

1. Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. Prepare the vegetables by julienning the cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and Sriracha (if using) until smooth to create the dipping sauce.
4. Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for about 10-15 seconds until it softens, then lay it flat on a clean surface.
5. Place 1 lettuce leaf on the lower third of the rice paper, followed by a small amount of rice noodles, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
6. Fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
7. Serve the salad rolls with the peanut dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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