Light Cucumber Avocado Rolls (Print View)

Crisp cucumber ribbons wrapped around creamy avocado with toasted sesame, served with tangy dipping sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 small carrot, julienned (optional)
04 - 1/4 red bell pepper, julienned (optional)

→ Seasonings & Garnishes

05 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
06 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)

→ Dipping Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil
11 - 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey
12 - Pinch chili flakes (optional)

# Method:

01 - 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.
02 - Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut the flesh into thin strips.
03 - 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. Sprinkle with a pinch of sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
04 - Carefully roll the cucumber strip around the filling to form a tight roll. Secure with a nori strip or toothpick if needed. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make about 8 rolls.
05 - Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup (or honey), and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Arrange rolls on a serving platter and serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your hands stay clean
  • These rolls come together in under twenty minutes but look like you spent hours perfecting them
  • The combination of crisp vegetables and rich avocado satisfies cravings without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Work quickly once you slice the avocado as it will start to brown and look less appetizing
  • Removing excess moisture from the cucumber strips is the difference between rolls that hold together and ones that fall apart
03 -
  • Use English or hothouse cucumbers for fewer seeds and more consistent ribbons
  • Chill your serving platter for at least twenty minutes before arranging the rolls
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