Description
Fresh and crisp lettuce wrap summer rolls filled with vegetables, herbs, noodles, and protein for a light, healthy, and refreshing meal perfect for warm weather or quick lunches.
Ingredients
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked rice noodles
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and carefully dry the lettuce leaves to keep them crisp.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing carrots, cucumber, avocado, and cabbage into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a light dressing.
- Lay out lettuce leaves and fill each one with rice noodles, vegetables, herbs, and your choice of protein.
- Drizzle a small amount of dressing over the fillings.
- Gently fold the lettuce around the filling to form a wrap.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- Butter lettuce works best due to its soft and flexible leaves, but romaine adds extra crunch.
- Fillings can include shrimp, chicken, tofu, or be kept fully vegetarian.
- Add mango, bell peppers, or bean sprouts for extra crunch and freshness.
- Serve with peanut sauce or sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- For a low-carb version, skip the rice noodles entirely.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time but assemble wraps just before serving.
- Store fillings separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing the lettuce leaves.
- These wraps are best enjoyed fresh and cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
